Legal Opinion
United States v. Associated Transport, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided October 1, 1974No. 72-1946PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Per curiam
The United States as a shipper sued the defendant motor carriers in the District Court for restitution of excessive freight charges on furniture shipments made under published tariff rates which the Interstate Commerce Commission, following a formal investigation undertaken sua sponte, ultimately ordered set aside as not shown to be just and reasonable. The issue on this appeal is whether a shipper can sue an interstate motor common carrier for restitution of the excess of freight charges over just and reasonable rates, particularly in view of the express provision now made by the Motor…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. v. Northwestern Public Service Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1951
- Arkadelphia Co. v. St. Louis SW Ry. Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1919
- TI ME Inc. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
- Williams v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit CommissionCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1968
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- Interstate Commerce Commission v. B & T Transportation Co.District Court, D. Massachusetts · 1979
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