Legal Opinion
Auburn Water District v. Public Utilities Commission
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided July 6, 1960PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliamson, C. J.
This is a petition in equity under R. S., c. 44, § 69, by the Auburn Water District to review a decision of the Public Utilities Commission denying approval of rates established by the trustees. The Commission denied the petition on the ground that the annual water rate of the City of Auburn and the 30 year limitation on the life of the bonds of the District, both fixed by statute, make it impossible for the Commission to perform its duty to set reasonable rates.
The District and the Commission agree that the sole questions concern the city water rate and the limitation on the life of the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Central Maine Power Co. v. Public Utilities CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1954
- New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Public Utilities CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1953
- In re Searsport Water Co.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1919
- In re Guilford Water Co.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1919
- City of Waterville v. Kennebec Water DistrictSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1942
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3Cited by10 opinions
- New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Public Utilities CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1978
- Mechanic Falls Water Co. v. Public Utilities CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1977
- Lewiston, Greene & Monmouth Telephone Co. v. New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1973
- New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Public Utilities CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1976
- POLAND TELEPHONE CO. v. Pine Tree Tel. & Tel. Co.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1966
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