Norfolk & Western Railway Company v. American Train Dispatchers' Association

499 U.S. 117 · Decided March 19, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Norfolk & Western Railway Company v. American Train Dispatchers' Association was decided on March 19, 1991 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Railroad regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Norfolk & Western Railway Company et al. v. American Train Dispatchers' Association et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-045, docket 1990-045-01.

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