Fisher v. City of Berkeley

475 U.S. 260 · Decided February 26, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Fisher v. City of Berkeley was decided on February 26, 1986 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall 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

Fisher et al. v. City of Berkeley, California, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-044, docket 1985-044-01.

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