United States v. General Dynamics Corp.

415 U.S. 486 · Decided March 19, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. General Dynamics Corp. was decided on March 19, 1974 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

United States v. General Dynamics Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-073, docket 1973-073-01.

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