engaged in foreign commerce
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 294 U.S. 83 - Detroit International Bridge Co. v. Corporation Tax Appeal Board · 1935Most cited · 41 citing opinions
the bridge company did not transact such business. That business was carried on by the persons and corporations which paid the bridge company tolls for the privilege of using the bridge.
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