Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. v. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.

353 U.S. 436 · Decided June 3, 1957 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. v. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. was decided on June 3, 1957 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Boat transportation regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. v. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1956-090, docket 1956-090-01.

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