Federal Trade Commission v. National Lead Co.

352 U.S. 419 · Decided February 25, 1957 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Trade Commission v. National Lead Co. was decided on February 25, 1957 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. 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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Full case caption

Federal Trade Commission v. National Lead Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1956-040, docket 1956-040-01.

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