Legal Opinion
Southern Pacific Co. v. Public Utilities Commission
California Supreme Court
Decided February 15, 1968No. S. F. 22557PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBurke, J.
Petitioner Southern Pacific Company seeks annulment of an order of respondent Public Utilities Commission requiring the installation of protective flashing light signals at a railroad and highway grade level crossing in Tehama County, but not automatic crossing gates as recommended by respondent’s staff and supported by petitioner.
Although a basis for the commission’s order may be gleaned from its decision, only an ultimate finding (Finding of Fact No. 1) was set forth on the matters here at issue.
The ultimate finding of public safety, welfare, convenience and necessity does not meet the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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