International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. Daniel

439 U.S. 551 · Decided January 16, 1979 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. Daniel was decided on January 16, 1979 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John Paul Stevens.

Full case caption

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America v. Daniel

SCDB identifiers: case 1978-033, docket 1978-033-01.

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