Retail Clerks International Association v. Lion Dry Goods, Inc.

369 U.S. 17 · Decided February 26, 1962 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Retail Clerks International Association v. Lion Dry Goods, Inc. was decided on February 26, 1962 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management miscellaneous disputes” in the Unions area.

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Full case caption

Retail Clerks International Association, Local Unions Nos. 128 and 633, v. Lion Dry Goods, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1961-038, docket 1961-038-01.

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