Hansen v. City of San Buenaventura

BROUSSARD, J., Concurring and Dissenting.

I agree with the majority, insofar as they conclude that the City of San Buenaventura is entitled to be compensated for services, facilities or capital which it contributes to the municipal utility and the ratepayers and that in lieu of such compensation the city ratepayers may be charged a lower rate than the noncity ratepayers. However, I cannot agree that the city is entitled to be compensated through discriminatory rates for claimed capital improvements and additions which were in fact financed by the ratepayers both within and without the city or…