David Josiah Brewer

“ While that does not always and necessarily constitute error, yet, under the circumstances, as disclosed by the record, we are of opinion that injustice has probably resulted, and that there should be a reversal of the decree, and a further examination in the circuit court. ”

“ But although the stringent provisions of the Illinois antitrust law may apply to the case of an agreement between two gas companies, fixing the price of gas, and even if, while the receiving gas may avoid payment therefor on receiving gas may avoid payment therefore on that ground, and the city likewise be upheld in an ordinance establishing maximum rates which are not remunerative, yet the making of such an agreement does not subject the companies to a perpetual penalty. ”