Pinpoint Communications v. Gage County

Summary

The court held that Pinpoint properly challenged the county board’s permit denial through a petition in error because the governing telecommunications statute required the board to exercise judicial functions. On the merits, the board exceeded its authority by denying the permit solely to oppose or nullify a broadband grant awarded by the Public Service Commission, where the board identified no interference with the highway or surrounding land. The court therefore affirmed the district court’s decision sustaining Pinpoint’s petition in error.