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SOUTHERN MOTOR CARRIERS RATE CONF., INC. v. U. S.

No. 82-1922.

471 U.S. 48 (1985)

SOUTHERN MOTOR CARRIERS RATE CONFERENCE, INC., ET AL. v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 27, 1985

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allen I. Hirsch argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief for petitioner Southern Motor Carriers Rate Conference, Inc., was Simon A. Miller. Bryce Rea, Jr., and Patrick McEligot filed briefs for petitioner North Carolina Motor Carriers Association, Inc. William Paul Rodgers, Jr., filed briefs for petitioner National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.

Deputy Solicitor General Wallace argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General McGrath, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Rule, Carter G. Phillips, Catherine G. O'Sullivan, Elliott M. Seiden, and Nancy C. Garrison.*

JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

Southern Motor Carriers Rate Conference, Inc. (SMCRC), and North Carolina Motor Carriers Association, Inc. (NCMCA), petitioners, are "rate bureaus" composed of motor common carriers operating in four Southeastern States. The rate bureaus, on behalf of their members, submit joint rate proposals to the Public Service Commission in each State for approval or rejection. This collective...

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