Georgia Power Co. v. Borough of Atlanta

UNDERWOOD, District Judge.

The Georgia Power Company instituted this suit to enjoin the enforcement of an ordinance of the borough of Atlanta, requiring the company to maintain two men on each of its street ears while operating between the hours of 6 o’clock a. m. and 10 o’clock p. m., within the fire limits of the borough, and also asked for a preliminary injunction to preserve the status pending the trial and determination of the case.

The ordinance carries a penalty for each violation of a fine of not exceeding $200, or sentence to work upon the public works for thirty days, or both.

Petitione…