Union Electric Co. v. Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

BRECKENRIDGE, Judge.

Appellant Union Electric Company appeals from the trial court’s order dismissing its petition seeking injunctive relief against Respondent Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative. Union Electric Company’s petition was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Union Electric Company sought to declare its exclusive right to provide electric service to “new structures” built on certain property within its franchise area.

The pertinent facts are as follows:

Union Electric Company (hereinafter “Union Electric”) is an investor-owned utility and electrical corporation within the…