Aspen Skiing Co. v. Aspen Highlands Skiing Corp.

472 U.S. 585 · Decided June 19, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Aspen Skiing Co. v. Aspen Highlands Skiing Corp. was decided on June 19, 1985 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Byron R. White.

Full case caption

Aspen Skiing Co. v. Aspen Highlands Skiing Corp.

SCDB identifiers: case 1984-135, docket 1984-135-01.

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