Kiskiminetas Township v. Gas Co.

Citations

• 14 Pa. Super. 67
• 1900 Pa. Super. LEXIS 10

Syllabus

<p>Natural gas pipes — Jurisdiction and discretion of court — Act of 1886.</p> <p>The court has jurisdiction under the Act oí May 29, 1886, P. L. 29, where proceedings are had upon petition when any dispute arises as to natural gas pipes already'laid in a township which the company has neglected or refused to bury below the surface of the road. To compel the company to comply with its oft-broken promises to put the pipes under ground is a reasonable and proper exercise oí the discretion of the common pleas which will not be interfered with by the appellate courts.</p>