United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Memphis Light

358 U.S. 103 · Decided December 8, 1958 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Memphis Light was decided on December 8, 1958 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Gas pipeline regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Tom C. Clark.

Full case caption

United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1958-016, docket 1958-016-01.

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