United States v. National City Lines, Inc.

334 U.S. 573 · Decided June 7, 1948 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. National City Lines, Inc. was decided on June 7, 1948 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Wiley B. Rutledge wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Venue” in the Judicial Power area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

United States v. National City Lines, Inc. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-099, docket 1947-099-01.

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