City of East Grand Forks v. Luck
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant from an order of the district court for Polk county, Watts, J., overruling a demurrer to the complaint.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
The city of East Grand Forks was incorporated under the provisions of chapter 8, p. 16, Laws 1895. Among its general powers is that of lighting the streets, public grounds, and buildings, and to purchase, acquire, and establish gas, heat, and electric light plants, and furnish such commodities to persons within the city limits on such terms as it may provide, and also to establish waterworks, and to subscribe and fix charges for the same. Section 289 provides for the appointment by the city council of a superintendent of waterworks. Section 290 requires the keeping of accounts by the…
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