United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.

334 U.S. 131 · Decided May 3, 1948 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc. was decided on May 3, 1948 by a vote of 7–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision in part, reversed or vacated it in part, and remanded the case. 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Robert H. Jackson.

Full case caption

United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-078, docket 1947-078-01.

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