People v. District Court

This is an original proceeding in which petitioners seek relief in the nature of mandamus. Upon consideration of the petition filed by the Attorney General, rule to show cause issued, and pursuant thereto respondents filed their answer and supporting brief. There is no dispute between the parties concerning the facts which give rise to the questions we are called upon to determine; they are as follows:

The Public Utilities Commission in a proceeding pending before it entitled Harvey et al. vs. Harold E. Watson, Jr., entered an order which directed said Watson “to cease and desist from all…