City of Crossville v. Middle Tennessee Utility District

City of Crossville filed its declaratory judgment bill for the purpose of having determined its rights and those of the Middle Tennessee Utility District with reference to a franchise granted by Crossville to the Middle Tennessee Utility District to distribute for sale natural gas to the people of Crossville. The Chancellor sustained the Utility District’s demurrer; wherefore, Crossville has appealed.

"We take it that the suit was filed and appeal prosecuted out of an abundance of caution, due regard being given to future activities and expenditures, etc. within the premises.

As alleged in the…