Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. v. United States

387 U.S. 485 · Decided June 5, 1967 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. v. United States was decided on June 5, 1967 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. et al. v. United States et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1966-115, docket 1966-115-01.

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