United States v. Capital Transit Company

338 U.S. 286 · Decided November 14, 1949 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Capital Transit Company was decided on November 14, 1949 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Truck or motor carrier regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

United States et al. v. Capital Transit Company et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1949-011, docket 1949-011-01.

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