United States v. Container Corporation of America

393 U.S. 333 · Decided January 14, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Container Corporation of America was decided on January 14, 1969 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed 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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Full case caption

United States v. Container Corporation of America et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-030, docket 1968-030-01.

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