Washington Supreme Court March 6, 2003, No. 72330-3 (Washington Independent Telephone Ass'n v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission)

Madsen, J.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) challenges a Court of Appeals decision that invalidated WAC 480-120-540. The Court of Appeals concluded that the Commission set certain rates for telecommunications companies in the rule rather than by adjudication, and thus acted in excess of its authority.