Ford Motor Co. v. United States

405 U.S. 562 · Decided March 29, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Ford Motor Co. v. United States was decided on March 29, 1972 by a vote of 5–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas 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: Lewis F. Powell Jr., William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

Ford Motor Co. v. United States et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-084, docket 1971-084-01.

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