Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines, Inc.

359 U.S. 520 · Decided May 25, 1959 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines, Inc. was decided on May 25, 1959 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 “National supremacy, miscellaneous” in the Federalism area. SCDB records that the Court declared a state or territorial law, regulation or constitutional provision unconstitutional.

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Full case caption

Bibb, Director, Department of Public Safety of Illinois, et al. v. Navajo Freight Lines, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1958-093, docket 1958-093-01.

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