Shreevport TX RR case [1914] CJ Hughes Flashcards
1
Q
What was the kindling issue?
A
Higher rates from shreevport LA into TX than good traveling purely in the state of TX. IE: price discrimination [good]
2
Q
Who investigated these unfair practices? “ICC”
A
Interstate Commerce Commission
3
Q
What did the ICC tell them to do?
A
Fair & comparable rates for everyone. EqUiTaBle rAtEs lol.
4
Q
What was RR argument?
A
Congress can’t regulate in state commerce, only interstate.
5
Q
Who is CJ for this case?
A
Hughes
6
Q
The authority given to Congress to regulate interstate commerce under the Constitution is ________
A
Absolute
7
Q
A
