Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1896-03-30

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Mb. Justice Shieas, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court. It was claimed in the courts below, and it is also urged in this court, that the Interstate Commerce Commission is not a corporate body or person in whose name a suit can be instituted. It seems to be thought that the Commission can only sue in the names of the persons composing it. The 16th section of the act to…

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