STEELE v. GENERAL MILLS

No. 79.

329 U.S. 433 (1947)

STEELE v. GENERAL MILLS, INC.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 6, 1947.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cecil A. Morgan argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was T.S. Christopher.

Alfred McKnight argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Charles E. France and Ira Butler.

By special leave of Court, Elton M. Hyder argued the cause for the State of Texas as amicus curiae.


MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner and respondent entered into a written contract under which the petitioner was to transport goods for respondent by truck entirely within the State of Texas at "such rates, charges or tariffs as may be fixed by the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas." Based on that contract petitioner applied to the Commission for a permit to operate as a contract carrier...

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