Chrisman v. Cumberland Coach Lines

CLAY, Commissioner.

This is a submitted controversy under section 637 of the Civil Code of Practice. The question presented is whether or not the City of Cumberland may acquire, own and operate a bus system by the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of Chapter 58, Kentucky Revised Statutes. The Chancellor approved the proposal.

Cumberland, a city of the fourth class, is located on U. S. Highway 119 between Harlan and Whitesburg. Adjacent and adjoining the city are the unincorporated settlements of Lynch and Benham. The composite area forms a single community of approximately 16,000…