United States v. Morton Salt Co.

338 U.S. 632 · Decided February 6, 1950 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Morton Salt Co. was decided on February 6, 1950 unanimously (7–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Judicial review of agency actions” in the Judicial Power area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas, Sherman Minton.

Full case caption

United States v. Morton Salt Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1949-040, docket 1949-040-01.

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