Ex Parte Goodrich
California Supreme Court
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus directed to the Chief of Police of the City of Los Angeles. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHenshaw, J.
Petitioner is one of the officers and agents of the Pacific Light & Power Company. The Pacific Light & Power Company is a quasi public corporation, engaged in supplying electricity for light and power to the general public in the city of Los Angeles. Petitioner was convicted criminally of a violation of ordinance No. 20,455 (new series), of the city of Los Angeles. He seeks his discharge under this writ, contending that the ordinance is void. The ordinance in terms declares it to be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, or agent thereof, supplying electric light or electric current…
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