Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company v. Railroad Commission of Kentucky

Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

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Messrs. Henry T. Duncan, of Lexington, Ky., and D. L. Hazelrigg, of Frankfort, Ky., for appellant.

Messrs. Robert H. Winn, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Clinton M. Harbison, of Lexington, Ky., for appellees Railroad Commission of Kentucky and City of Lexington.

Mr. Joseph A. Edge, of Lexington, Ky., for appellees Mrs. George Hignight et al.

Mr. Justice STONE delivered the opinion of the Court.