United States Steel Corp. v. Fortner Enterprises, Inc.

429 U.S. 610 · Decided February 22, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States Steel Corp. v. Fortner Enterprises, Inc. was decided on February 22, 1977 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed 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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Full case caption

United States Steel Corp. et al. v. Fortner Enterprises, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-048, docket 1976-048-01.

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