Noroton Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission

On November 17, 1960, the plaintiff filed a petition with the public utilities commission proposing higher rates for water service, to become effective on December 1. The new tariff increased all rates by 30 percent and was the first general increase since the year 1938. By letter dated November 21, 1960, the commission suspended the effective date of the proposed increase pending investigation and further order. On January 9, 1961, a public hearing was held in Hartford at which four witnesses testified on behalf of the company; there were no appearances in opposition, and no formal protests…