Application of Leo's Bus Service, Inc.

HENDERSON, Justice.

This is a civil appeal taken by appellant Jack Rabbit Lines, Inc. (Jack Rabbit) from a circuit court order affirming a decision of appellee South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issuing a Class B Motor Carrier Permit to applicant Ladson and Hansen Charter Service, a partnership. We affirm.

On July 1, 1981, Leo’s Bus Service, Inc., applied to Commission seeking an intrastate motor carrier permit. Jack Rabbit and Gray Line of the Black Hills protested and demanded a hearing. A Commission hearing ensued on October 23,1981, wherein applicant amended its…