Federal Power Commission v. Conway Corp.

426 U.S. 271 · Decided June 7, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Federal Power Commission v. Conway Corp. was decided on June 7, 1976 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Federal Power Commission v. Conway Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-114, docket 1975-114-01.

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