Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Public Utilities Commission

This cause is before us on a writ of review to determine the validity of an order of the Public Utilities Commission requiring the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company to erect and maintain a station, with an industrial track, at a point on its line of railroad in Wekj County.

The Railroad Company complains of the order, contending that it is unreasonable and unjust. Orders of a commission which require the erection and maintenance of stations at specified places are regulations made under the police power. 12 C. J. 1268, 1269. The regulations are void if unjust and unreasonable.

Orders…