Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 21. Attorney(S) Mr. Howard S. Lewis, Mr. H. Whiteside, Mr. John F. Dillon, Mr. Harry Hubbard Mr. Frank Doster for Mr. Max Pam Mr. A.C. Mallory for Judges Per Curiam: See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. WATER, LIGHT GAS COMPANY v. CITY OF HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Water, Light Gas Co. v. Hutchinson, 207 U.S. 385, in which it was held that an exclusive franchise cannot, under the statutes of Kansas, be granted by ordinance by a city of the second class, followed. Per Curiam: Affirmed with costs, on authority of Water, Light Gas Co. of Hutchinson v. The City of Hutchinson, 207 U.S. 385.