Christie Transfer & Storage Co. v. Hatch

This action is to enjoin defendant Hatch from using the highways of the state as a motor carrier.

The complaint shows that plaintiff is a carrier of property by motor vehicle and the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the board of railroad commissioners; that defendant Hatch is operating as a motor carrier for hire in the same locality, without a permit or certificate from the board of railroad commissioners, and hence is competing with plaintiff and interfering with and injuring plaintiff’s business.

After the filing of the complaint, upon leave of court the…