Legal Opinion
Kiawah Property Owners Group v. Public Service Commission
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided May 24, 2004No. 25827PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Acting Chief Justice MOORE:
This matter arises from a utilities rate dispute between the Kiawah Island Utility Corporation (Utility) and the Kiawah Property Owners Group (KPOG). On appellate review, the circuit court judge found that the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) approval of an increase of the Utility’s rates and charges that would allow for an operating margin of 6.5% was supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.
FACTS
In 1996, the Utility, which is wholly owned by Kiawah Resort Associates (Developer), applied to the PSC for a rate increase that would increase its operating margin…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Co. v. Public Service CommissionSupreme Court of the United States · 1923
- McGee v. Bruce Hospital SystemSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1996
- Patterson v. ReidCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1995
- Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Carolina Power & Light Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1983
- Patton v. South Carolina Public Service CommissionSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1984
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