Federal Power Commission v. Tuscarora Indian Nation

362 U.S. 99 · Decided March 7, 1960 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Federal Power Commission v. Tuscarora Indian Nation was decided on March 7, 1960 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Charles E. Whittaker wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Federal Power Commission v. Tuscarora Indian Nation

SCDB identifiers: case 1959-045, docket 1959-045-01.

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