City of Pottsville v. United States

389 U.S. 486 · Decided January 15, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

City of Pottsville v. United States was decided on January 15, 1968 by a vote of 7–1. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Abe Fortas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

City of Pottsville v. United States et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-054, docket 1967-054-01.

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