State Ex Rel. Utilities Commission v. Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co.

The authority of the court to which an appeal is taken from an order of the Utilities Commission is thus stated in G.S. 62-94:

“(b) * * * The Court may affirm or reverse the decision of the Commission, declare the same null and void, or remand the case for further proceedings; or it may reverse or modify the decision if the substantial rights of the appellants have been prejudiced because the Commission’s findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions are:

“(1) In violation of constitutional provisions, or

“(2) In excess of statutory authority or jurisdiction of the Commission, or

“(3) Made upon…