Hayes v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Plaintiff seeks a temporary injunction directing the restoration of electric power because of the defendant’s failure to comply with section 15 of the Transportation *582Corporations Law. The class action was dismissed by consent, and only her action continues. Defendant agrees to restore power pending the court’s decision interpreting the statute.

Plaintiff is a tenant in a two-family apartment house. Under her rental agreement, the landlord is to pay for all utilities, particularly, electrical service provided by this defendant. The landlord has paid the electric bill for the premises occupied…