California v. Lo-Vaca Gathering Co.

379 U.S. 366 · Decided January 18, 1965 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

California v. Lo-Vaca Gathering Co. was decided on January 18, 1965 by a vote of 7–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Gas pipeline regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Byron R. White.

Full case caption

California et al. v. Lo-Vaca Gathering Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1964-025, docket 1964-025-01.

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