Emich Motors Corp. v. General Motors Corp.

340 U.S. 558 · Decided February 26, 1951 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Emich Motors Corp. v. General Motors Corp. was decided on February 26, 1951 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Tom C. Clark 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: Sherman Minton.

Full case caption

Emich Motors Corp. et al. v. General Motors Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1950-046, docket 1950-046-01.

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