Phillips v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

In March, 1955 the Philadelphia Electric Company applied to the Public Utility Commission for approval to acquire a right-of-way across appellants’ farm. To this application an answer was filed stating that the condemnation was contrary to public convenience and *627necessity. Twenty seven other property owners who were affected by the application were allowed to intervene. A hearing was held, testimony taken, and on November 2S, 1955, the commission made an order approving the application and issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity. This appeal followed.

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