City of Columbia v. Sanders

Oxner, Justice.

This action stems from the merger of the Town of Eau Claire and the City of Columbia. A declaratory judgment is sought with respect to the right of the City of Columbia, as it existed prior to the merger, to issue further revenue bonds on a parity with those now outstanding for the purpose of enlarging and improving its water and sewer facilities. Involved is the question of whether the consolidation of the two municipalities resulted in the merger of their municipally owned utility systems.

The following is a summary of the facts stated in the complaint:

Pursuant to the…