Standard Oil Co. v. Graves

Citations

• 249 U.S. 389
• 39 S. Ct. 320
• 63 L. Ed. 662
• 1919 U.S. LEXIS 2093

Syllabus

<p>The construction of a state statute must be judged by its necessary effect; the name is not conclusive. P. 394.</p> <p>A law of the State of Washington requires that products of petroleum, intended for use or consumption in the State, shall be inspected be- ■ fore being sold or offered for sale, and imposes fees for inspection by which in 10 years over $335,000 was collected, of which only about $80,000 was disbursed for expenses, leaving , a revenue of over $255,000. Held, in respect of such products imported from another State for sale in Washington, that the charge is excessive and an-unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. Id.</p>