Ramsey v. United Mine Workers of America

401 U.S. 302 · Decided February 24, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Ramsey v. United Mine Workers of America was decided on February 24, 1971 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union antitrust” in the Unions area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

Ramsey et Al., Dba Leon Nunley Coal Co., et al. v. United Mine Workers of America

SCDB identifiers: case 1970-050, docket 1970-050-01.

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