Hewitt-Robins Incorporated v. Eastern Freight-Ways, Inc.

371 U.S. 84 · Decided November 19, 1962 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Hewitt-Robins Incorporated v. Eastern Freight-Ways, Inc. was decided on November 19, 1962 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Tom C. Clark wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Truck or motor carrier regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Hewitt-Robins Incorporated v. Eastern Freight-Ways, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1962-010, docket 1962-010-01.

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