Legal Opinion

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. United States

District Court, D. Massachusetts

Decided May 17, 1956No. Civ. A. No. 56-232PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Per curiam

The amended complaint herein seeks a decree from us setting aside an order of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

On or about May 5, 1955, Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corporation made application to the Commission for permanent authority to operate as a common carrier by water between certain Atlantic and Pacific ports.

While this application was pending, upon application by Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. for temporary authority under § 311(a) of the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C.A. § 911(a), the Commission issued its order on May 18, 1955, granting authority to Pan-Atlantic Steamship…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Stone's Exp., Inc. v. United StatesDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 1954
  2. Interstate Commerce Commission v. Stone's Express, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1955

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
  2. Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1957

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