Interstate Commerce Commission v. J-T Transport Co., Inc.

368 U.S. 81 · Decided December 4, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Interstate Commerce Commission v. J-T Transport Co., Inc. was decided on December 4, 1961 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas 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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Full case caption

Interstate Commerce Commission v. J-T Transport Co., Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1961-007, docket 1961-007-01.

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