Fogelsville & Trexlertown Electric Co. v. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 283, Jan. T., 1921, by defendant, from decree of C. P. Lehigh Co., April T., 1918, No. 2, on bill in equity, in case of Fogelsville & Trexlertown Electric Co. v. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. Bill in equity for injunction. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts. The court entered a decree for complainant. Defendant appealed. Error assigned, inter alia, was decree, quoting it.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Kephart,
The Pennsylvania Power & Light Company was created June 6, 1913, by the consolidation of thirty-eight electric companies, — one of its constituents having been incorporated in 1911, — to furnish light, heat and power in the Township of Macungie, Lehigh County. No effort was made to comply with its charter obligations in this township until November 12,1917, although it is proven sufficient facilities were provided at the base of operations to take care of this township, as well as any enlarged or extended business. However, before November 12th, a number of…
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