Associated General Contractors of California, Inc. v. California State Council of Carpenters

459 U.S. 519 · Decided February 22, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Associated General Contractors of California, Inc. v. California State Council of Carpenters was decided on February 22, 1983 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed 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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Associated General Contractors of California, Inc. v. California State Council of Carpenters et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-027, docket 1982-027-01.

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