Boston & Maine Railroad v. United States

358 U.S. 68 · Decided November 17, 1958 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Boston & Maine Railroad v. United States was decided on November 17, 1958 unanimously (9–0). SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Railroad regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Boston & Maine Railroad et al. v. United States et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1958-006, docket 1958-006-01.

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