In Re Utilities Co.

The petitioner appeals from the ruling of the court denying the motion to dismiss made on the ground that the city of Charlotte had no such interest in the controversy as to justify and maintain its appeal, but we are of opinion that on the record and facts in evidence this position cannot be sustained. Not only was the city of Charlotte made a party and recognized as such by the Corporation Commission, but the Charlotte Street Railway Company, the predecessor in title of the petitioner, and under whose charter, so far as the record discloses, this appellant is now maintaining and operating…