Town of Bristol v. Bristol & Warren Water Works
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Bill in Equity. Heard on motions to amend bill, to re-argue, and to stay proceedings before master. See also 19 R. I. 413, and 23 R. I. 274.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
This case, which has been referred to a master for the determination of certain questions, is now sought to be brought into court upon three motions made by the complainant.
It asks, first, to be allowed to amend its bill.
Secondly, to re-argue the case either before or after amendment.
Thirdly, to stay proceedings before the master.
To understand the application of these motions, it is necessary to glance at the travel of the case hitherto.
The bill was filed August 17, 1895, and alleges, amongst other things, that the town of Bristol, on May 4, 1895, voted to purchase the defendant’s water-works…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Hellreigel v. . ManningNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- Milner v. MilnerNew York Court of Chancery · 1833
- Braintree Water Supply Co. v. Inhabitants of BraintreeMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1888
- Rockport Water Co. v. Inhabitants of RockportMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1894
- Straughan v. HallwoodWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1887
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