United States v. South Buffalo Railway Co.

333 U.S. 771 · Decided April 26, 1948 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. South Buffalo Railway Co. was decided on April 26, 1948 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson 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

United States v. South Buffalo Railway Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-069, docket 1947-069-01.

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