Puget Sound Power & Light Co. v. Public Utility Dist. No. 1

HANEY, Circuit Judge.

Reversal of a decree adjudicating that the taking by appellee of certain properties belonging to Puget Sound Power & Light Company is a “public necessity” and for a “public use”, and reversal of a judgment of $5,000,000 found by the jury to be just compensation for the taking, are sought by appellants.

Establishment of public utility districts to conserve the water and power resources of the State of Washington for the benefit of the people thereof, and to supply public utility service, including water and electricity for all uses is authorized by 11 Rem.Rev.Statutes of…