324 Liquor Corp. v. Duffy

479 U.S. 335 · Decided January 13, 1987 · Supreme Court of the United States

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324 Liquor Corp. v. Duffy was decided on January 13, 1987 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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324 Liquor Corp., Dba Yorkshire Wine & Spirits v. Duffy et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1986-019, docket 1986-019-01.

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