Harry F. Atkinson & Sons v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

This appeal is from an order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission by Harry F. Atkinson and Sons, a common carrier by truck, granting additional motor carrier operating authority to William G. Thompson, intervening appellee. The contention is that, the Commission’s order is not supported by substantial evidence and is, therefore, an abuse of discretion.

On July 30, 1956, William G. Thompson, holder of certificates of public convenience, authorizing trans*539portation of property as a common carrier between points within Pennsylvania, filed an application for…