The U.S. Supreme Court case City of Englewood v. Denver & South Platte Railway Company in 1918 revolved around a dispute between the city and the railway company over land use rights for railroad tracks. The city had granted the railway company an easement to lay down its tracks, but later sought to revoke this right claiming that it was necessary for public use as a street. The court ruled in favor of the railway company, stating that once an easement has been granted, it cannot be revoked without just compensation or unless there is explicit provision allowing such action within the original agreement itself. This decision upheld private property rights against arbitrary government action and set precedent on issues related to eminent domain.

In the dissenting opinion for the case of City of Englewood v. Denver & South Platte Railway Company, it was argued that the majority's decision to uphold an injunction against a railway company was incorrect and potentially harmful. The dissenting justices believed that this ruling could set a dangerous precedent by allowing municipalities to interfere with interstate commerce in ways that were not intended by federal law. They contended that while cities have certain rights and powers under state law, these should not extend to controlling or obstructing railroads which are vital components of national trade networks. Furthermore, they pointed out inconsistencies in how similar cases had been handled previously, suggesting a lack of clear legal standards on this issue. Ultimately, their concern was about maintaining balance between local authority and broader economic interests.