District Court, E.D. Wisconsin June 5, 1913 (Abbot v. City of Milwaukee)

GEIGER, District Judge

(after stating the facts as above). The charter provision (section 17, supra) aims to provide the method and means whereby, in the situation of contemplated street paving, water and gas service pipes and house drains be laid. Manifestly an object to be accomplished is to prevent tearing up permanent pavements.