State Ex Rel. North Carolina Utilities Commission v. Western Carolina Telephone Co.

The reason, usually given for the creation of quasi-judicial bodies is the -assertion that they can expeditiously and economically resolve factual questions necessary for the proper disposition of .special .problems committed to them for decision.

The Utilities Commission is given general supervision over rates charged and services rendered by telephone companies. G.S. 62-30. It is the duty of the Commission on its own motion or upon c-omplaint -by a patron or upon petition of a ¡public utility to1 bold a hearing to determine “the just, reasonable .and sufficient ¡rates” which the utility may…