United States v. Falstaff Brewing Corp.

410 U.S. 526 · Decided February 28, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Falstaff Brewing Corp. was decided on February 28, 1973 by a vote of 5–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William J. Brennan Jr., Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

United States v. Falstaff Brewing Corp. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-067, docket 1972-067-01.

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