City of Camdenton v. Sho-Me Power Corp.

[ 95] This action, brought by respondent, City of Camdenton, under the declaratory judgment act, seeks an adjudication of the respective rights of respondent and appellant, Sho-Me Power Corporation, to own and operate an electric distribution system in the respondent city. Respondent alleged that all of the rights of appellant to maintain and operate such a system, presently owned and operated by it, would expire on the 7th day of September, 1951. Following an unsuccessful motion to dismiss, appellant joined issue on respondent’s allegations, and further asserted and prayed a declaration that…