Lawlor v. National Screen Service Corp.

349 U.S. 322 · Decided June 6, 1955 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Lawlor v. National Screen Service Corp. was decided on June 6, 1955 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John M. Harlan II.

Full case caption

Lawlor et Al., Trading as Independent Poster Exchange, v. National Screen Service Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1954-087, docket 1954-087-01.

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