Tilton v. Boston & Maine Railroad

This motion presents the issue of whether justice requires a suspension of the Commission’s order until the merits of the pending appeal can be determined. R. L., c. 414, s. 20, as *504amended by Laws 1951, c. 203, s. 16. Chicopee Mfg. Co. v. Public Service Co., 97 N. H. 553. From the briefs and arguments it appears that a suspension would subject the railroad to irrecoverable expense for wages which will not be payable if the Commission order remains in effect. The appellants on the other hand assert that unless a suspension is granted, the towns and the public will suffer irreparable damage.…