First National Bank of Arizona v. Cities Service Co.

391 U.S. 253 · Decided May 20, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

First National Bank of Arizona v. Cities Service Co. was decided on May 20, 1968 by a vote of 5–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall 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: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

First National Bank of Arizona v. Cities Service Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-128, docket 1967-128-01.

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