Straughan v. City of Coeur D'Alene

Appellants, taxpayers of the City of Coeur d’Alene, sought to enjoin the city councilmen and city from carrying into effect two ordinances regularly adopted by a sufficient vote of the citizens of the city, under the provisions of chapter 152, Sess.' Laws 1931, one providing for the acquisition by the city of a municipal lighting plant; the other, a waterworks system.

While separate actions, they involve identical issues, and have been consolidated for consideration.

Appellants contend that chapter 152, Sess. Laws 1931, page 255, and the ordinances thereunder, are unconstitutional under the…