Coalition of Concerned Utility Users v. Public Utilities Commission

The first question raised by appellant is that the- declaration of the' existence of a present emergency by the commission exceeded its jurisdiction under B. C. 4909;16- because' of ‘ • clear and convincing evidence that the. company can.- meet its expenses, continue its construction program and'otherwise meet its immediate statutory obligation-to-provide- service to the public without- any rate relief.”

The-'emergency rate relief -granted by the-, commission upon the record of evidence adduced at. the hearing was pursuant to B. U 4909.16, which reads, in part, as.follows:

“When the Public…