California v. American Stores Co.

495 U.S. 271 · Decided April 30, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

California v. American Stores Co. was decided on April 30, 1990 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

California v. American Stores Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-073, docket 1989-073-01.

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