HAYFIELD NORTHERN RAILROAD CO., INC., ET AL.
v.
CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN TRANSPORTATION CO.
Supreme Court of United States.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Argued February 21, 1984
Decided June 12, 1984
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Robert S. Abdalian argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Hubert H. Humphrey III, Attorney General of Minnesota, and Gilbert S. Buffington, Special Assistant Attorney General.
Mark I. Levy argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Lee and Deputy Solicitor General Bator.
Anne E. Keating argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief was Thomas E. Glennon.*
Supreme Court of United States.
JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.
The Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which amended the Interstate Commerce Act,1 regulates the process by which rail carriers may abandon unprofitable lines and provides a mechanism for shippers to obtain continued service by purchasing lines or subsidizing their operation. This case poses the question whether the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended...
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