In all actions and proceedings arising under the provisions of this article or growing out of the exercise of the authority and powers herein granted to the commission, the burden of proof shall be on the party seeking to vacate an order of said commission.
Miss. Code Ann. § 77-3-77
Burden of proof on party seeking to vacate commission order
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case State ex rel Pittman v. Mississippi Public Service Commission (1985)
Most recently applied in Mississippi Rural Water Association, Inc v. Mississippi Public Service Commission (June 2017)
Codes, 1942, § 7716-31; Laws, 1956, ch. 372, § 31.
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