United States v. Pacific Coast Wholesalers' Association

338 U.S. 689 · Decided February 6, 1950 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Pacific Coast Wholesalers' Association was decided on February 6, 1950 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Truck or motor carrier regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

United States et al. v. Pacific Coast Wholesalers' Association et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1949-044, docket 1949-044-01.

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