Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes v. United States

366 U.S. 169 · Decided May 1, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes v. United States was decided on May 1, 1961 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes et al. v. United States et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-084, docket 1960-084-01.

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