Southern Overlying Carrier Chapter of the California Dump Truck Owners Association v. Public Utilities Commission of California

434 U.S. 9 · Decided October 11, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Southern Overlying Carrier Chapter of the California Dump Truck Owners Association v. Public Utilities Commission of California was decided on October 11, 1977 by a vote of 8–1. SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned 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

Southern Overlying Carrier Chapter of the California Dump Truck Owners Association et al. v. Public Utilities Commission of California

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-003, docket 1977-003-01.

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