Legal Opinion
Sayre Land Co. v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Decided July 20, 1950No. Appeals, Nos. 95 and 96PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Rhodes, P. J.,
The Borough of Athens and the Borough of Sayre, acting under section 34, clause 7, of the Act of April 29, 1874, P.L. 73, 15 PS § 1353, seek to acquire by purchase the waterworks and water service properties owned by The Sayre Land Company situated in and adjacent to the respective boroughs. Accordingly, on June 1, 1949, each borough filed an application by petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility. Commission for a certificate of public convenience evidencing approval by the Commission of such acquisition by the respective boroughs. The procedure was in accordance…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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3Cited by14 opinions
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