Episode 2 of 3
Supreme Court Decision
- When
- 1886
- Where
- United States Supreme Court
The Supreme Court decided the consolidated cases on statutory grounds in favor of the railroads, without addressing Equal Protection claims.
The Supreme Court consolidated three cases, including Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad. Justice John Marshall Harlan wrote the opinion, which decided the case on statutory grounds in favor of the railroads. The Court did not address the applicability of the Equal Protection Clause to corporations.
Sources
- Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Co. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
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