Trustees of Newport Center v. Niles

The defendants, as partners, own and operate a water system in the village of Newport Center, and there supply such persons as become customers with water for domestic use. The service, quality, and supply having become unsatisfactory, the plaintiffs sought relief by way of a petition to the Public Service Commission. Upon due notice, a hearing was had thereon, and, having made its findings of fact, the commission issued its order directing the defendants to make all necessary repairs to their pipe lines and to obtain an additional source of water supply on or before a date specified. From…