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United States v. Erie R. Co., 220 U.S. 275 (1911)
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United States v. Erie R. Co., 220 U.S. 275 (1911)
United States v. Erie Railroad Company No. 537, 538, 539 Argued January 5, 1911 Decided April 3, 1911 220 U.S. 275
APPEALS FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Under the decision of this Court in these and other commodities clause cases, 213 U.S. 364, there was no error in the circuit court’s dismissing the bill absolutely, the government not having asked leave to amend, the stipulation to submit on bill and answer not having been withdrawn, and no violation of the law having been shown on the admitted facts.
Under such circumstances, the decree must be affirmed whatever may be its scope and effect as res judicata in view of stipulations made in the court below.
The facts are stated in the opinion.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Erie R. Co., 220 U.S. 275 (1911) in 220 U.S. 275 Original Sources, accessed September 14, 2025, http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=3NH4E1N1I9EHA9W.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." United States v. Erie R. Co., 220 U.S. 275 (1911), in 220 U.S. 275, Original Sources. 14 Sep. 2025. http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=3NH4E1N1I9EHA9W.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Erie R. Co., 220 U.S. 275 (1911). cited in 1911, 220 U.S. 275. Original Sources, retrieved 14 September 2025, from http://originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=3NH4E1N1I9EHA9W.
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