Drexelbrook Associates v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

The order of the commission refusing the transfer of gas, electric and water facilities denies appellant, Drexelbrook Associates, rights to which it is clearly entitled under the existing law, and constitutes an abuse of discretion by the commission.

The record in this case shows there are many instances where landlords and owners of large apartments and office buildings purchase utility service on a wholesale basis and furnish such service to their office or apartment tenants. Appellant’s Exhibit No. 5 lists a large number of apartment houses and developments where single…