City of New York v. Maltbie

The petitioner, The City of New York, applies for an alternative order of prohibition directing the defendants, constituting the Public Service Commission, and the Jamaica Water Supply Company “ to desist and refrain from any proceedings and determinations with respect to rates for hydrant services in case No. 8356, under the order of the Public Service Commission of the 2nd day of October, 1934.”

It is contended by the petitioner that the Public Service Commission is without jurisdiction to fix rates for hydrant services rendered by the defendant Jamaica Water Supply Company, or any other…