Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Martin Exploration Management Co.

486 U.S. 204 · Decided May 31, 1988 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Martin Exploration Management Co. was decided on May 31, 1988 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Gas producer 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

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Martin Exploration Management Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1987-089, docket 1987-089-01.

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