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Norfolk & Western R. Co. v. Nemitz

Docket: 70-97
Citation: 404 U.S. 37 (1971)
Petitioner: Norfolk & Western R. Co.
Respondent: Nemitz

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, October 21, 1971
Decision: Monday, November 15, 1971
Issues: Economic Activity, Railroad Regulation

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 4 votes for Nemitz, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Interstate Commerce, as amended
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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