City of University Place v. Lincoln Gas & Electric Light Co.

Redick, District Judge.

This action is brought 'by the city of University Place,, *371a municipal corporation, against Lincoln Gas & Electric Light Company, a corporation engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of gas to the inhabitants of the plaintiff, seeking to perpetually restrain the defendant from charging more than $1.50 per 1,000 cubic feet, less a discount of 25 cents for gas so furnished.

By section 1708, Comp. St. 1909, the city of University Place, as a city of the second class, was authorized “to grant a franchise to and make a, contract icitli any person, company, or…