Simmons v. Interstate Commerce Commission’s Empirical Analysis
775 F.2d 854 · 1985
Citation profile
3 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 49 U.S.C. § 10905
Relies on Goldsboro Christian Schools, Inc. v. United States · City of Cherokee v. Interstate Commerce Commission · Cartersville Elevator, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Commission · Missouri Pacific Railroad v. United States · Indiana Sugars, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Commission
Most-quoted passages
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“the congressional desire to see abandonment proceedings expedited”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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