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October Term 1954 · decided May 16, 1955

United States, As Owner of the Christopher Gale, v. Nielson et Al., Trading As Dauntless Towing Line

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  • United States v. Nielson, OT 1954, May 16, 1955.
  • Citation: 349 U.S. 129.
  • Vote: 6 to 2.
  • Issue area: Economic Activity.

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Decided 1955-05-16 (October Term 1954). Citation: 349 U.S. 129. Vote: 6–2. Issue area: Economic Activity. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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