Federal Maritime Commission v. Pacific Maritime Assn.

435 U.S. 40 · Decided March 1, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Maritime Commission v. Pacific Maritime Assn. was decided on March 1, 1978 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union antitrust” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

Federal Maritime Commission et al. v. Pacific Maritime Assn. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-043, docket 1977-043-01.

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