Federal Power Commission v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

347 U.S. 239 · Decided March 15, 1954 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Power Commission v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. was decided on March 15, 1954 by a vote of 4–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harold H. Burton wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Stanley F. Reed, Robert H. Jackson.

Full case caption

Federal Power Commission v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

SCDB identifiers: case 1953-052, docket 1953-052-01.

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