National Labor Relations Board v. Fant Milling Co.

360 U.S. 301 · Decided June 15, 1959 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Labor Relations Board v. Fant Milling Co. was decided on June 15, 1959 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management bargaining” in the Unions area.

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National Labor Relations Board v. Fant Milling Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1958-114, docket 1958-114-01.

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