American Electric Co. v. City of Waseca
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Waseca county to recover $2,600 for apparatus and machinery shipped to and received by the defendant. The case was tried before Buckham, J., who dismissed the action as to defendant City of Waseca and directed a verdict for $2,500 and interest against defendant Water and Light Board of the City of Waseca. From an order denying its motion for a new trial, defendant Water and Light Board of the City of Waseca appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
In May, 1904, the city of Waseca adopted a “home rule” charter, under and pursuant to chapter 238, p. 349, Laws 1903, and has since been governed and controlled by the provisions thereof. The charter deals minutely with subjects appropriate to municipal control, and, among other things, created a “water and light board of the city of Waseca.” The general duties of the board are prescribed, and to it are committed the superintendence, care, and control of the city water and lighting plant. The board was expressly authorized to extend the plant, by purchasing such new and additional machinery…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Grant v. BerrisfordSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
- Hamilton v. Village of DetroitSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1901
- Peterson v. City of Red WingSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
- State ex rel. Burger v. District Court of Ramsey CountySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
- State ex rel. Minneapolis Tribune Co. v. AmesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- State ex rel. Latshaw v. Board of Water & Light CommissionersSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
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