Steinau v. Gas Co.
Ohio Supreme Court
Ekkob to the Circuit Court of Hamilton county. Action was brought in the court of common pleas by the gas company against the plaintiff in error to obtain an injunction. In its petition the company alleged the execution of the following contract: “ This contract, entered into this 16th day of March, 1886 by and between The Cincinnati Gas-Light & Coke Company and Chas.
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Ekkob to the Circuit Court of Hamilton county. Action was brought in the court of common pleas by the gas company against the plaintiff in error to obtain an injunction. In its petition the company alleged the execution of the following contract: “ This contract, entered into this 16th day of March, 1886 by and between The Cincinnati Gas-Light & Coke Company and Chas. J. Steinau, proprietor and occupant of the premises known as “The Palace,” and situated No. 80 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine streets, witnesseth: “ First. — The said The Cincinnati Gas-Light & Coke Company for and…
1Opinion of the CourtSpeak, J.
In consideration of the continued use of not less than three fourths the present average consumption of gas by Steinau, the company stipulated that it would furnish him, for ten years, all the gas necessary for the lighting of his place of business, at a price much lower than the then regular price, to be paid monthly. Steinau stipulated to receive the gas in quantity not less than three fourths of the then average monthly consumption, for the time named, and further stipulated not to introduce or use electric lights or material for general illuminating purposes other than gas to be furnished…
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