Leh v. General Petroleum Corp.

382 U.S. 54 · Decided November 8, 1965 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Leh v. General Petroleum Corp. was decided on November 8, 1965 unanimously (7–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White 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, Abe Fortas.

Full case caption

Leh et al. v. General Petroleum Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1965-008, docket 1965-008-01.

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