Chemehuevi Tribe of Indians v. Federal Power Commission

420 U.S. 395 · Decided March 3, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Chemehuevi Tribe of Indians v. Federal Power Commission was decided on March 3, 1975 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

Chemehuevi Tribe of Indians et al. v. Federal Power Commission et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-057, docket 1974-057-01.

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