Follett v. Water Works Co.

For himself and others similarly situated, petitioner asks for an order of mandamus to compel defendants to continue to furnish water to their customers at the old rates *826pending the outcome of an action brought by petitioner in equity to have determined whether or not the new rates are reasonable.

The statute imposes upon defendants the duty to supply the inhabitants of the village of Seneca Falls “ with pure and wholesome water at reasonable rates and cost.” Transp. Corp. Law, § 81. And this “ reasonable rates and cost ” clause of this section is the sole and only provision of the statute…