Florida East Coast Railway Co. v. United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND FINAL JUDGMENT

SIMPSON, Circuit Judge:

This action was brought by Florida East Coast Railway Company (FEC) supported by the intervening lines (Southern Pacific or Southern Pacific Group) under Title 28, U.S.C., Sections *10782321-2325 and 2284, to enjoin, annul, and set aside orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC or Commission) which require the railroads, in accordance with an ICC-imposed formula, to file annual reports concerning their respective ownership of general purpose freight cars and to observe mandatory freight car service rules. The orders are…