Incorporators of Service Gas Co. v. Public Service Commission

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

Application was made to the Public Service Commission for approval of the incorporation of the Service Gas Company and for a Certificate of Public Convenience authorizing it to begin the exercise of its charter rights, powers, and privileges. Protests were filed by the North Penn Gas Company, United Natural Gas Company, Smethport Natural Gas Company, and Manufacturers Gas Company. Extended hearings were held, after which the commission dismissed application on the ground that its approval was neither necessary nor proper for the safety, accommodation, or convenience of…