Musslewhite v. State Corporation Commission

SCARBOROUGH, - District Judge.

On July 9, 1951, the appellee Musslewhite became the holder of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the State Corporation Commission authorizing transportation of certain specified equipment and supplies in intra-state commerce “over irregular routes, under nonscheduled service.” On May 5, 1953, the appellant State Corporation Commission issued an “Order and Citation to Appear” which directed Musslewhite to show cause why his certificate should not be cancelled:

“for failure to render service to the public as provided under Certificate of…