Williams v. Public Utility Protective League

In February, 1933, the City Commission of Miami enacted rate ordinance-Number 1066 by which electric rates for users in the city were fixed and materially reduced over the rates then in force. Before said ordinance became effective, Florida Power and Light Company instituted a suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to enjoin its enforcement. The injunction prayed for was granted on March 25, 1933.

After the injunction was granted, a Special Master was appointed to make findings of law and fact. Hearings were had and much testimony was taken as a result of…