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Federal Power Commission v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al.; and United Gas Pipe Line Co. et al. v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al., 1972 — 405 U.S. 1062 · caselaw · US
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Federal Power Commission v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al.; and United Gas Pipe Line Co. et al. v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al.
405 U.S. 1062·Supreme Court of the United States·1972
Mr. Justice Powell took no part in the consideration or decision of these motions.
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No. 71-1016.
No. 71-1040.
Federal Power Commission v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al.; and United Gas Pipe Line Co. et al. v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 5th Cir. [Certiorari granted, ante, p. 973.] Motions of Atlanta Gas Light Co. et ah, Monsanto Co. et al., and Humble Oil & Refining Co. for leave to file briefs as amici curiae granted. Motions of State of Louisiana, Humble Oil & Refining Co., and Mobile Gas Service Corp. et al. for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae denied.
Mr. Justice Powell took no part in the consideration or decision of these motions.