Legal Opinion
Central Maine Power Co. v. Public Utilities Commission
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided August 16, 1960PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSullivan, J.
This case comprises two review proceedings instituted by the Company following the refusal by the Commission to allow to the Company rates which would have increased the latter’s gross income some $2,794,000 and after the fixing of rates by the Commission granting a partial increase of $898,000.
The Company has filed both exceptions asserting errors in fact and in law and a petition in equity alleging confiscation of property. R. S., 1954, c. 44, §§ 67, 69. This court has overruled the Commission’s demurrer to the petition and has ordered that both causes be entertained concurrently. A general…
2Cases cited41 opinions
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- State ex rel. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Public Service Commission of MissouriSupreme Court of the United States · 1923
- City of Knoxville v. Knoxville Water Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Los Angeles Gas & Electric Corp. v. Railroad CommissionSupreme Court of the United States · 1933
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3Cited by21 opinions
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