Otter Tail Power Co. v. United States

410 U.S. 366 · Decided February 22, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Otter Tail Power Co. v. United States was decided on February 22, 1973 by a vote of 4–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

Otter Tail Power Co. v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-057, docket 1972-057-01.

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