Kraus v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Simpson,

Because of the magnitude of the interests involved and the pressing need for a speedy decision, we consented, at the request of all the parties, to assume original jurisdiction in this case, and to permit the plaintiff to file a taxpayer’s bill against the City of Philadelphia, its mayor, solicitor, controller and treasurer, to enjoin all further proceedings on certain ordinances hereinafter specified. The bill was thereupon filed, certain additional facts agreed upon, and defendants demurred. At the oral argument we were requested by both sides to speed the…