Federal Power Commission v. Southern California Edison Co.

376 U.S. 205 · Decided March 2, 1964 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Power Commission v. Southern California Edison Co. was decided on March 2, 1964 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Federal Power Commission v. Southern California Edison Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1963-059, docket 1963-059-01.

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