California Motor Transport Co. v. Trucking Unlimited

404 U.S. 508 · Decided January 13, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

California Motor Transport Co. v. Trucking Unlimited was decided on January 13, 1972 unanimously (7–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. 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: Lewis F. Powell Jr., William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

California Motor Transport Co. et al. v. Trucking Unlimited et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-041, docket 1971-041-01.

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