Commonwealth Ex Rel. Margiotti v. Union Traction Co.

Dissenting Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Kephart:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by quo warranto proceedings, is endeavoring to forfeit the charters of a number of so-called underliers of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, commonly known as P. R. T. The object it hopes to obtain by this proceeding, as stated at the argument, is to force a reduction in the rentals paid by P. R. T., a reduction in fare to the car riders, and a more advantageous basis for the city to receive adequate return for the use of its subways.

The reasons assigned by the State appear from the suggestion filed for the…