Legal Opinion
Coalition for Better Transportation in the City v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Decided December 22, 1977No. 2508Published
1Opinion of the Court
CAVANAUGH, J.,
HISTORY
This action was instituted by plaintiffs to enjoin the implementation of a fare increase by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). As an aid to understanding the history of this suit, the pertinent events are listed in chronological order:
DATE DESCRIPTION
April 1, 1976 Tariffs for fare increases of $.15 filed followed by publication and posting of said tariffs.
April 2, 1976 Nathan L. Posner, Esq., named hearing examiner to conduct hearings relative to the proposed fare increases.
April 12, 1976 Public hearings held.
April 21, 1976 Hearing examiner…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Goss v. LopezSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Man O' War Racing Ass'n v. State Horse Racing CommissionSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1969
- Flaherty v. Allegheny Port AuthoritySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
- VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTEL ASSOCIATION, INC. v. VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY, AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1972
- Philadelphia v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthoritySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1971
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