United States v. Greater Buffalo Press, Inc.

402 U.S. 549 · Decided June 1, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Greater Buffalo Press, Inc. was decided on June 1, 1971 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Mergers” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Greater Buffalo Press, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1970-109, docket 1970-109-01.

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