Federal Trade Commission v. Dean Foods Co.

384 U.S. 597 · Decided June 13, 1966 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Federal Trade Commission v. Dean Foods Co. was decided on June 13, 1966 by a vote of 5–4. 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 “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Federal Trade Commission v. Dean Foods Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1965-125, docket 1965-125-01.

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