Hanley v. Elm Grove Mutual Telephone Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Keoleuh District Court. — Hon. K. E. Willcockson, Judge. Petition in equity asking for permanent injunction against tbe defendant enjoining it from refusing telephone service to the plaintiff as one of its alleged members. Decree dismissing the petition, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
The “Elm Grove Mutual Telephone Company” is the name adopted by a voluntary association of farmers. The purpose of such association is to maintain a connected telephone service and to distribute the burdens thereof among the members of such association. The association was formed some years ago and consisted originally of nine members, which membership has since increased to twenty-four. The members use and maintain in common a certain main line connecting with “central.” Each member originally connected himself with such main line by installing a phone in his own, residence and building and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Lewis v. TiltonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
- Keller v. TracySupreme Court of Iowa · 1861
- Drake v. Board of TrusteesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1860
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