Valley Public Service Co. v. Public Utilities Commission

First to be disposed of will'be two questions raised su,a sponte, to wit: (1) Is the commission’s order a final order? (2) Is appellant aggrieved by the order appealed from?

As defined in Section 12223-2, General Code, an order affecting a substantial right made in "a special proceeding is a final order.

In the case of Ohio Contract Carriers Assn., Inc., v. Public Utilities Commission, 140 Ohio St., 160, 42 N. E. (2d), 758, it was held:

“Appeal lies only on behalf of a party aggrieved by the final order appealed from. Appeals are not allowed for the purpose of settling abstract questions, but…