Federal Power Commission v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.

365 U.S. 1 · Decided January 23, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Federal Power Commission v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. was decided on January 23, 1961 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Gas pipeline regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Federal Power Commission v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-032, docket 1960-032-01.

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