United Fuel Gas Co. v. Ironton (City)

Epitomized Opinion

In 1897 the city of Ironton granted a franchise to defendant’s assignors to supply gas to the city for 25 years at a rate not exceeding 27% cents per one thousands feet. In 1909 a new ordinance of the city fixed the rate at the same price for the next ten years and it was accepted by defendant. In November, 1919, defendant filed with the Public Utilities Commission a schedule of higher rates to begin December 1, 1919. On November 24 ,1919, the city passed an ordinance requiring defendant to furnish gas at the old rate for the next three years. On December 19, 1919, defendant…