Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Reis

451 U.S. 401 · Decided May 4, 1981 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Reis was decided on May 4, 1981 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management no-strike clauses” in the Unions area.

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Full case caption

Complete Auto Transit, Inc., et al. v. Reis et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1980-083, docket 1980-083-01.

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