Capitol Greyhound Lines v. Brice

339 U.S. 542 · Decided May 15, 1950 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Capitol Greyhound Lines v. Brice was decided on May 15, 1950 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Hugo L. Black wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

Capitol Greyhound Lines et al. v. Brice, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

SCDB identifiers: case 1949-077, docket 1949-077-01.

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