Tampa Electric Co. v. Nashville Coal Co.

365 U.S. 320 · Decided February 27, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Tampa Electric Co. v. Nashville Coal Co. was decided on February 27, 1961 by a vote of 7–2. 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

Tampa Electric Co. v. Nashville Coal Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-048, docket 1960-048-01.

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