State Ex Rel. Johnson v. Heap

These actions are in the nature of quo warranto. They involve the same facts and were consolidated for the purpose of trial in the superior court. The findings are identical. We consider them together for the purpose of decision. There being no statement of facts, the appeal involves the application of law to the facts as found by the superior court.

The findings of fact may be summarized as follows: The Northeast Transportation Company is a corporation engaged in motor bus passenger service in the city of Seattle, holding certificate No. 471 issued by the department of public service. The…