International Salt Co., Inc. v. United States

332 U.S. 392 · Decided November 10, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

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International Salt Co., Inc. v. United States was decided on November 10, 1947 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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International Salt Co., Inc. v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-004, docket 1947-004-01.

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