United States v. National Lead Co.

332 U.S. 319 · Decided June 23, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. National Lead Co. was decided on June 23, 1947 by a vote of 4–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harold H. Burton wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Hugo L. Black, Robert H. Jackson.

Full case caption

United States v. National Lead Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-140, docket 1946-140-01.

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