Gainesville Utilities Department v. Florida Power Corp.

402 U.S. 515 · Decided May 24, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Gainesville Utilities Department v. Florida Power Corp. was decided on May 24, 1971 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. 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: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

Gainesville Utilities Department et al. v. Florida Power Corp.

SCDB identifiers: case 1970-104, docket 1970-104-01.

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