Cargill, Inc. v. Monfort of Colorado, Inc.

479 U.S. 104 · Decided December 9, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Cargill, Inc. v. Monfort of Colorado, Inc. was decided on December 9, 1986 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

Cargill, Inc., et al. v. Monfort of Colorado, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1986-010, docket 1986-010-01.

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