Besser Manufacturing Co. v. United States

343 U.S. 444 · Decided May 26, 1952 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Besser Manufacturing Co. v. United States was decided on May 26, 1952 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Tom C. Clark.

Full case caption

Besser Manufacturing Co. et al. v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1951-081, docket 1951-081-01.

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