United States v. ITT Continental Baking Co.

420 U.S. 223 · Decided February 19, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. ITT Continental Baking Co. was decided on February 19, 1975 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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United States v. ITT Continental Baking Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-045, docket 1974-045-01.

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