Interstate Commerce Commission v. Oregon Pacific Industries, Inc.

420 U.S. 184 · Decided February 19, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Interstate Commerce Commission v. Oregon Pacific Industries, Inc. was decided on February 19, 1975 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Railroad regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Interstate Commerce Commission v. Oregon Pacific Industries, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-043, docket 1974-043-01.

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