Arrow Transportation Co. v. Southern Railway Co.

372 U.S. 658 · Decided April 15, 1963 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Arrow Transportation Co. v. Southern Railway Co. was decided on April 15, 1963 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Railroad regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Arrow Transportation Co. et al. v. Southern Railway Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1962-075, docket 1962-075-01.

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