United States v. Phillipsburg National Bank & Trust Co.

399 U.S. 350 · Decided June 29, 1970 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Phillipsburg National Bank & Trust Co. was decided on June 29, 1970 by a vote of 5–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. 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: Potter Stewart, Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

United States v. Phillipsburg National Bank & Trust Co. et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-130, docket 1969-130-01.

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