Minnesota v. Clover Leaf Creamery Co.

449 U.S. 456 · Decided January 21, 1981 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Minnesota v. Clover Leaf Creamery Co. was decided on January 21, 1981 by a vote of 7–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local business regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

Minnesota v. Clover Leaf Creamery Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1980-030, docket 1980-030-01.

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