Legal Opinions Regarding Public Utilities
Scope and Contents note
Opinions issued by the City Attorney at the request of various City officials regarding public utility issues. Included are Seattle's water system, refuse disposal, electricity, and the street railway and transit systems.
Dates
- Creation: 1907-1972
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to City departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of City ordinances in Municipal Court. The position of City Attorney was established in 1875. The 1890 City Charter created the Law Department headed by the Corporation Counsel. The title was changed to City Attorney in 1977.
Full Extent
0.4 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Seattle City Light (Organization)
- Seattle Municipal Street Railway (Organization)
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Legal Opinions Regarding Public Utilities 1907-1972
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository