Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co.

393 U.S. 87 · Decided November 12, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co. was decided on November 12, 1968 unanimously (9–0). 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

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. et al. v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-009, docket 1968-009-01.

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