Einhorn v. Philadelphia Electric Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Roberts,

Appellant, an escheator of the Commonwealth, filed a petition for depositions, discovery and inspection,1 in *632the Court of Common Pleas No. 2 of Philadelphia County, naming appellee, Philadelphia Electric Company [Company] as respondent. The Company is a public utility engaged in furnishing electricity to the public at rates fixed in tariffs filed by it with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission [Commission].

The information sought, appellant averred, was relevant to escheat and would substantially aid in the preparation of the pleadings in such proceedings.…