Hazen v. Washington Railway & Electric Co.

This appeal was taken from a decree of the lower court canceling certain assessments and certificates of indebtedness levied upon the Washington Railway & Electric Company by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The assessments were for certain amounts alleged to be due from the company for the maintenance and repairs of the Anaeostia bridge, located within the District of Columbia, and occupied in part by the tracks of the company.

The case was brought by the company, as plaintiff in the lower court, seeking a decree to compel the Commissioners to cancel the assessments, and, after…