State v. New Hampshire Gas Electric Co.

Although the evidence, findings and arguments have covered a wide range, the issues of law directly presented by the record are limited in number and scope. In their final analysis they involve the single question of the extent of the powers invested in the public service commission to make regulatory orders. Convenience calls for a statement and consideration of the orders in groups, assembled according to their subject matter.

I. Orders 3, 4, 5 and 9.

The appellants are corporations organized under the laws of New Hampshire to do utility business in this state. The Associated Gas Electric…