Tracy v. United Telephone Co. of the West

This is an appeal from the judgment of the district court for Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, which sustained the special appearance of appellee, United Telephone Company of the West (United Telephone), and dismissed the petition of appellant, Michael J. Tracy. We affirm.

A recitation of the procedural history of this matter is necessary for a resolution of this case. The dispute between the parties arose in the Nebraska Public Service Commission (Commission). United Telephone filed an application with the Commission on December 27, 1982, to increase rates in its service area, which includes…