North Mississippi Utility Co. v. Wentworth

BANKS, Justice,

for the Court:

I

The present appeal asks that the Court reverse a judgment of the Desoto County Chancery Court declaring the notice provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and applicable parts of the Mississippi Code unconstitutional for lack of procedural due process to rate payers. Finding a want of jurisdiction in the chancery court, we reverse.

II

North Mississippi Utility Company (NMUC) brings this appeal. These proceedings began when the NMUC filed “Notices of Intent to Increase Rates” on April 20, 1989.1 After filing, the PSC reviewed…