Town of Concord v. Boston Edison Co.
Town of Concord, Massachusetts v. Boston Edison Co.
Town of Concord v. Boston Edison Co., 499 U.S. 931 (1991)
Opinion of the Court
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C. A. 1st Cir. Motions of American Public Power Association et al. and National Association of Gas Consumers for leave to file briefs as amici curiae granted. Certiorari denied.
Justice White would grant certiorari.
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