Pike v. Bruce Church, Inc.

397 U.S. 137 · Decided March 2, 1970 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Pike v. Bruce Church, Inc. was decided on March 2, 1970 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local business regulation” in the Economic Activity area. SCDB records that the Court declared a state or territorial law, regulation or constitutional provision unconstitutional.

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Pike v. Bruce Church, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-052, docket 1969-052-01.

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