McTaggart v. Public Service Commission

PEE CUEIAM:

In 1974 the Montana Public Service Commission in a 2-1 decision issued Eate Order #4147 approving the application of the Montana Power Company for an increase in rates, charged all classes of its customers for natural gas services, in an amount equal to its increased costs of purchased gas. and royalty expense. The dissenting member of the Commission filed an action in the district court, Lewis and Clark County, to vacate and set aside the Commission’s rate order. Following trial, the district court entered judgment vacating the order. The Montana Power Company appeals from…