Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad v. Public Service Commission

Appellant published reduced rates on sand and gravel between certain destinations in the State of Indiana and located on its line, such rates to be effective June 28, 1954 and July 28, 1954, respectively.

On June 11, 1954, two companies engaged in the sand and gravel business, one at Evansville, Indiana, and one,, at Mitchell, Indiana, filed petitions with the appellee, Public Service Commission, hereinafter referred to as “Commission”, requesting a suspension of such reduced rates.

The Commission, on June 24, 1954, denied the above-mentioned petitions and, on its own motion, fixed a date for…