Geller v. Dallas Ry. Co.

On January 8, 1917, the city of Dallas, acting through its governing authorities, the mayor and board of commissioners, granted to C. W. Hobson, his associates and assigns, a franchise containing the right to use the streets of said city for the purpose of maintaining an electric street railway system. The franchise ordinance provided that it would take effect when submitted to and approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the city of Dallas. Pursuant thereto, the ordinance was submitted and approved and then accepted in writing by the grantee. Later, appellee, by purchase from Hobson…