Eli Lilly & Co. v. Sav-On-Drugs, Inc.

366 U.S. 276 · Decided May 22, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Eli Lilly & Co. v. Sav-On-Drugs, Inc. was decided on May 22, 1961 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Hugo L. Black wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local business regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Eli Lilly & Co. v. Sav-On-Drugs, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-093, docket 1960-093-01.

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