Newton v. City of Moultrie

The allegations of the petition show: that the City of Moultrie constructed a steam-plant for the purpose of generating electricity and pumping water to supply its citizens with lights-and water; that thereafter it leased the electric-light plant to Baker County Power Company, but retained the water system, and reserved such use of the steam-plant as was necessary to pump water. The power company owned and operated a hydroelectric plant, and the steam-plant thus leased from the city was used only in emergencies. It was so constructed that when put in operation, either to pump water or to…