Hughes v. Alexandria Scrap Corp.

426 U.S. 794 · Decided June 24, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Hughes v. Alexandria Scrap Corp. was decided on June 24, 1976 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local business regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Hughes, Secretary of Transportation of Maryland, et al. v. Alexandria Scrap Corp.

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-142, docket 1975-142-01.

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