Montana Consumer Counsel v. Public Service Commission

PEE CUELAM:

On August 30, 1974, the Montana Public Service Commission by Eate Order #4147 authorized the Montana Power Company to increase its charges for natural gas services to all classes of customers in an amount equal to its increased costs of purchased gas and increased royalties paid to gas producers. Montana Consumer Counsel appealed this order to the district court, Lewis and Clark County, under the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. The district court reversed, holding the rate order invalid. The Montana Power Company now appeals from the judgment of the district…