Legal Opinion
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. v. Montana Department of Public Service Regulation
Montana Supreme Court
Decided September 11, 1986No. 85-488PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sheehy
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On August 24, 1983, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) filed an application with the Montana Department of Public Service Regulation and Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) for rate in creases in its revenue for gas service in the State of Montana of $7,917,936. The Montana Consumer Counsel (Counsel) intervened as a party and has participated at all times since in the case.
After extensive hearings and submission of briefs, PSC issued on May 28, 1984, order No. 5020b approving increased rates for MDU. These increased rates were expected to produce additional revenues of $5,701,374.
On June…
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