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Cheltenham & Abington Sewerage Co. v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Citations: 317 U.S. 588; 63 S. Ct. 39Docket: No. 160; No. 169

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; October 12, 1942; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In case No. 160, the appeal is dismissed due to lack of a final judgment. Similarly, in case No. 169, the petition for writ of certiorari is denied for the same reason. Relevant case law cited includes Grays Harbor Logging Co. v. Coats-Fordney Co., 243 U.S. 251, and Wick v. Superior Court, 278 U.S. 575. Mr. George Henry Huft represents the appellant in No. 160 and the respondent in No. 169, while Mr. Thomas A. Foulke represents the appellees in No. 160. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is represented by Messrs. Claude T. Reno, Harry M. Showalter, Samuel Graff Miller, and Herbert S. Levy.

Legal Issues Addressed

Citation of Relevant Case Law

Application: The court references prior decisions, including Grays Harbor Logging Co. v. Coats-Fordney Co. and Wick v. Superior Court, to support the conclusion that a final judgment is required for appeal or certiorari.

Reasoning: Relevant case law cited includes Grays Harbor Logging Co. v. Coats-Fordney Co., 243 U.S. 251, and Wick v. Superior Court, 278 U.S. 575.

Denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Application: The petition for writ of certiorari in case No. 169 is denied because of the absence of a final judgment.

Reasoning: Similarly, in case No. 169, the petition for writ of certiorari is denied for the same reason.

Dismissal for Lack of Final Judgment

Application: The appeal in case No. 160 is dismissed because there is no final judgment, which is necessary for appellate review.

Reasoning: In case No. 160, the appeal is dismissed due to lack of a final judgment.