City of Parsons v. Parsons Water Supply & Power Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This proceeding brings up for review a judgment of the district court of Labette county, appointing a receiver for The Parsons Water Supply and Power Company, to take charge of the waterworks system, keep it as a going concern, make certain repairs and additions so as to furnish to the plaintiff, the city of Parsons, a sufficient supply of wholesome water. In its appeal, the defendant insists that the court was without authority to appoint a receiver, and, further, that the city had an adequate remedy at law for the defaults of which it…