Denver Union Stock Yard Co. v. United States

November 8, 1934, the Secretary of Agriculture initiated proceedings in which, February 17, 1937, after extended investigation, taking of much evidence and full hearing, he made findings of fact and an order, prescribing maximum rates to be charged by appellant for services rendered by it. 1 March 9, 1937, it commenced this suit 2 to set aside the order on the ground that the prescribed rates are confiscatory and that enforcement of the order would deprive the company of its property without due process of law in violation, of the Fifth Amendment. The 'case was submitted on stipulations and…