Allen v. Omaha Transit Co.

The issue in this case is whether the Nebraska State Railway Commission,. hereinafter referred to as the Railway C'ommisison, may summarily deny an application for a reduction of rates without holding a hearing *157specifically requested by the applicants senior citizens of Omaha, Nebraska. The Railway Commission denied the application and denied the applicants an opportunity to be heard before the Railway Commission. We reverse the Railway Commission’s order for failure to hold a hearing.

The applicants are senior citizens in the City of Omaha, Nebraska, and filed this application before the…