Poller v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.

368 U.S. 464 · Decided February 19, 1962 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Poller v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. was decided on February 19, 1962 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Tom C. Clark wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Poller v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1961-033, docket 1961-033-01.

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