Consolo v. Federal Maritime Commission

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Robert N. Kharasch, Washington, D.C., for petitioner.

Richard A. Posner, Washington, D.C., for United States and Federal Maritime Commission, pro hac vice, by special leave of Court.

J. Alton Boyer, Washington, D.C., for respondent, Flota Mercante Grancolombiana, S.A.

Mr. Justice WHITE delivered the opinion of the Court.