Bland v. City of Hearne

ALEXANDER, Justice.

J. C. Bland brought this suit against the city of Hearne. It was alleged that said city operated a municipally owned electric light plant, and that from 1928 to the date of the filing of the petition in 1934 the defendant discriminated against plaintiff by charging him a greater rate for current than was charged other consumers similarly situated. The plaintiff set out the amount of excess charges paid each year and sought to recover same. Plaintiff also prayed for an injunction restraining defendant from discontinuing the service and from overcharging him in the future.…