Norfolk & Western Railroad Co. v. Nemitz

404 U.S. 37 · Decided November 15, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Norfolk & Western Railroad Co. v. Nemitz was decided on November 15, 1971 by a vote of 4–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Railroad regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Norfolk & Western Railroad Co. v. Nemitz et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-009, docket 1971-009-01.

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