Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit July 15, 1920, No. 5529 (Public Utilities Commission of Kansas v. Wichita R. & Light Co.)

lead-opinion

TRIEBER, District Judge

(after stating the facts as above). The learned trial judge'held that, although appellee had a contract with the Gas & Electric Company made on May 2, 1910, to remain in force until November 30, 1930, the Commission could, under the police power of the state, to prevent injustice, and unreasonable and extortionate rates *41for service by the Gas & Electric