United States v. Yellow Cab Co.

338 U.S. 338 · Decided December 5, 1949 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Yellow Cab Co. was decided on December 5, 1949 by a vote of 5–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson 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: William O. Douglas, Tom C. Clark.

Full case caption

United States v. Yellow Cab Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1949-016, docket 1949-016-01.

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