American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada v. Carroll

391 U.S. 99 · Decided May 20, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada v. Carroll was decided on May 20, 1968 by a vote of 5–2. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union antitrust” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Earl Warren, Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada et al. v. Carroll et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-120, docket 1967-120-01.

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