Legal Opinion
Barnes Freight Line, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 17, 1978No. Nos. 76-2437, 76-2438, 76-2545, 76-2439, 76-2440, 76-2441, 76-2442PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
WISDOM, Circuit Judge:
These cases concern orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission involving motor carriers’ applications for permanent and temporary operating authority. The implications of the cases extend beyond the arcane realm of motor carrier law. They bring into question the integrity of the administrative process in I.C.C. proceedings. We hold that the Commission abused its authority by reinstating the temporary authority of Ross Neely Express. We set aside that order.
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The Court consolidated these seven cases for a single hearing. Six involved petitions by carriers for review of…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- American Farm Lines v. Black Ball Freight ServiceSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Port of Boston Marine Terminal Assn. v. Rederiaktiebolaget TransatlanticSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- National Labor Relations Board v. Monsanto Chemical CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1953
- National Labor Relations Board v. Rex Disposables, Division of Dhj Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1974
- Alamo Express, Inc. v. United StatesDistrict Court, W.D. Texas · 1965
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