Federal Power Commission v. Texaco Inc.

377 U.S. 33 · Decided April 20, 1964 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Power Commission v. Texaco Inc. was decided on April 20, 1964 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Venue” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Federal Power Commission v. Texaco Inc. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1963-102, docket 1963-102-01.

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