McComb v. Jacksonville Paper Co.

336 U.S. 187 · Decided February 14, 1949 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

McComb v. Jacksonville Paper Co. was decided on February 14, 1949 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Contempt of court or Congress” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

McComb, Wage and Hour Administrator, v. Jacksonville Paper Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1948-037, docket 1948-037-01.

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