Public Utilities ReportsHenry Clifford Spurr, Ellsworth Nichols Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company, 1920 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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... given to the Commission to grant rates in excess of those authorized by statute except un- der § 49 , which has to do only with rates insufficient in them- selves . We should not , in the absence of legislative authority , arrogate to ...
... given to the Commission to grant rates in excess of those authorized by statute except un- der § 49 , which has to do only with rates insufficient in them- selves . We should not , in the absence of legislative authority , arrogate to ...
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... given to the press and special notice to municipal officers , chambers of commerce , and other commercial bodies , a large number of persons attended and no one voiced opposition to the general purpose of the petition . A large number ...
... given to the press and special notice to municipal officers , chambers of commerce , and other commercial bodies , a large number of persons attended and no one voiced opposition to the general purpose of the petition . A large number ...
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... given to make the tariffs effective on short notice , any rate or rates therein contained might be sus- pended at any time within thirty days after the filing thereof in the same manner as if they had not yet become effective . This ...
... given to make the tariffs effective on short notice , any rate or rates therein contained might be sus- pended at any time within thirty days after the filing thereof in the same manner as if they had not yet become effective . This ...
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... given separate treat- ment . " In accordance with that view , a new rate group was established to be known as the Mountain - Pacific group , comprising all that territory lying west of the western boundary lines of the states of North ...
... given separate treat- ment . " In accordance with that view , a new rate group was established to be known as the Mountain - Pacific group , comprising all that territory lying west of the western boundary lines of the states of North ...
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... given the carriers ' application , we have never received a demand for hearing , or a protest against granting the relief petitioned . Freight Service . [ 1 ] Specifically , we are of opinion and find that the following percentage of ...
... given the carriers ' application , we have never received a demand for hearing , or a protest against granting the relief petitioned . Freight Service . [ 1 ] Specifically , we are of opinion and find that the following percentage of ...
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Page 88 - We hold, however, that the basis of all calculations as to the reasonableness of rates to be charged by a corporation maintaining a highway under legislative sanction must be the fair value of the property being used by it for the convenience of the public. And, in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable...
Page 597 - That there is an element of value in an assembled and established plant, doing business and earning money, over one not thus advanced, is self-eviden.t. This element of value is a property right, and should be considered in determining the value of the property, upon which the owner has a right to make a fair return when the same is privately owned although dedicated to public use.
Page 5 - ... and the classification, regulation, or practice thereafter to be observed, in such manner as, in its judgment, will remove such advantage, preference, prejudice, or discrimination. Such rates, fares, charges, classifications, regulations, and practices shall be observed while in effect by the carriers parties to such proceeding affected thereby, the law of any State or the decision or order of any State authority to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 745 - They form a portion of that immense mass of legislation; which embraces everything within the territory of a State, not surrendered to the general government; all which can be most advantageously exercised by the States themselves.
Page 5 - ... shall prescribe the rate, fare, or charge, or the maximum or minimum, or maximum and minimum, thereafter to be charged, and the classification, regulation, or practice thereafter to be observed, in such manner as, in its judgment, will remove such advantage, preference, prejudice, or discrimination.
Page 665 - The exercise of the right of eminent domain shall never be abridged, or so construed as to prevent the General Assembly from taking the property and franchises of incorporated companies, and subjecting them to public use, the same as the property of individuals; and the exercise of the police power of the State shall never be abridged or so construed as to permit corporations to conduct their business in such manner as to infringe the equal rights of individuals or the general well-being of the State.
Page 593 - ... and we concur with the court below in holding that the value of the property is to be determined as of the time when the inquiry is made regarding the rates. If the property which legally enters into the consideration of the question of rates has increased in value since it was acquired, the company is entitled to the benefit of such increase.
Page 4 - Commission shall with due regard among other things to a reasonable average return upon the value of the property actually used in the public service and to the necessity of making reservation out of income for surplus and contingencies...
Page 313 - ... the commission shall with due regard among other things to a reasonable average return upon the value of the property actually used in the public service...
Page 966 - No public utility shall, with respect to any transmission or sale subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, (1) make or grant any undue preference or advantage to any person or subject any person to any undue prejudice or disadvantage, or (2) maintain any unreasonable difference in rates, charges, service, facilities, or in any other respect, either as between localities or as between classes of service.