Federal Trade Commission v. Texaco Inc.

393 U.S. 223 · Decided December 16, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Trade Commission v. Texaco Inc. was decided on December 16, 1968 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Hugo L. Black 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. Texaco Inc. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-021, docket 1968-021-01.

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