National Society of Professional Engineers v. United States

435 U.S. 679 · Decided April 25, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Society of Professional Engineers v. United States was decided on April 25, 1978 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens 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 J. Brennan Jr..

Full case caption

National Society of Professional Engineers v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-069, docket 1977-069-01.

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