Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad v. Public Service Commission

On petition of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, the Public Service Commission of Indiana entered an order requiring the appellant to furnish a caboose car for its train crews engaged in certain switching operations in the City of Evansville. The appellant began this action in the court below seeking to enjoin the enforcement of the order.

It was contended by the appellant before the Public Service Commission and the court below, and it is contended here, that the Public Service Commission exceeded its jurisdiction in making the order.

The Public Service Commission derives its power and…