State ex rel. Public Service Commission v. Gore Water Ass'n

In this original proceeding in mandamus, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia seeks a writ to compel the Gore Water Association to comply with the Commission’s order of May 11, 1993. Because the Commission’s order is lawful and was not appealed, we grant the requested writ.

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On January 11,1995, the Commission petitioned this Court for a writ of mandamus. On March 1, 1995, we issued a rule to show cause returnable April 5, 1995. The matter was submitted upon the Commission’s petition and exhibits. Gore is not represented by counsel and did not file an answer.

The Commission’s May 11,…