Bowman Transportation, Inc. v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc.

419 U.S. 281 · Decided December 23, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Bowman Transportation, Inc. v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc. was decided on December 23, 1974 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Truck or motor carrier regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Bowman Transportation, Inc. v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-014, docket 1974-014-01.

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