Nynex Corporation v. Discon

525 U.S. 128 · Decided December 14, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Nynex Corporation v. Discon was decided on December 14, 1998 unanimously (9–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Nynex Corporation, et al. v. Discon, Incorporated

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-008, docket 1998-008-01.

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