Legal Opinion
Washington Independent Telephone Ass'n v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 6, 2003No. 72330-3PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) challenges a Court of Appeals decision that invalidated WAC 480-120-540. The Court of Appeals concluded that the Commission set certain rates for telecommunications companies in the rule rather than by adjudication, and thus acted in excess of its authority. The Commission contends that rather than setting rates, WAC 480-120-540 establishes a methodology that must be used in rate setting. We agree. We also agree with the Commission that the rule is not arbitrary and capricious. We reverse the Court of Appeals.
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2Cases cited23 opinions
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