United States v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.

This appeal brings here for review a decree of a district court of three judges, 60 F. (2d) 302, setting aside and enjoining the enforcement of an order of the Interstate Commerce Commission establishing rates on petroleum from the midcontinent field .to destinations in western Minnesota and North Dakota.

The appellees’ petition charged that the Commission exceeded its powers, denied a fair hearing, and abused its discretion in refusing to reopen the case and to receive proof of changes in economic conditions arising after the closing of the evidence. The District Court held against the…