Farm Supply Distributors, Inc. v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission

In May 1968, Farm Supply Distributors, Inc. filed an application with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission seeking authority to operate as a contract carrier in transporting certain commodities for an Eastern Washington corporation. Several common carriers contested the application and a hearing was held.

Although the hearing examiner recommended approval, the Commission reversed the proposed order and denied the permit. Farm Supply’s appeal to the superior court resulted in a reversal of the Commission’s decision and the Court of Appeals, Division Three, affirmed the trial…