Legal Opinion
Pittsburgh & Shawmut Railroad v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Decided July 19, 1940No. Appeal, No. 36PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Baldrige, J.,
The Department of Highways of this Commonwealth filed a complaint against the Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad Company, alleging that the approaches and the overhead bridge carrying State Highway Route No. 33031 at a point in Allens Mills, Jefferson County are unsafe and in need of repairs. The commission after a hearing found that the approaches and bridge, which were constructed in 1906 by the appellant’s predecessor to eliminate a grade crossing, are unsafe and their repair is necessary and proper for the service, accommodation, convenience, and safety of the public,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Westmoreland Chemical & Color Co. v. Public Service CommissionSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1928
- Somerset County v. Pennsylvania Public Utility CommissionSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
- Conshohocken Boro. v. Pa. P.U.C.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
- Pennsylvania R.R. v. P.S.C.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
- Ligonier Valley Railroad v. Public Service CommissionSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1924
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Commonwealth v. Pennsylvania Public Utility CommissionCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
- County of Chester v. Pennsylvania Public Utility CommissionCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
- County Use of Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, Pennsylvania Department of Justice1961