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United States v. Wilson, doing business as Cooperative Buying Service; and United States v. Purchasing Corporation of America et al., 1953 — 344 U.S. 923 · caselaw · US
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United States v. Wilson, doing business as Cooperative Buying Service; and United States v. Purchasing Corporation of America et al.
344 U.S. 923·Supreme Court of the United States·1953
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Burton dissent. · Mr. Justice Clark took no part in the consideration or decision of these cases.
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Opinion
No. 197.
No. 198.
United States v. Wilson, doing business as Cooperative Buying Service; and United States v. Purchasing Corporation of America et al.
Argued January 5-6, 1953.
Decided February 2, 1953.
John F. Davis argued the cause for the United States.
With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Stern, Assistant Attorney General Murray, Beatrice Rosenberg and J. F. Bishop.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Per Curiam:
The judgments are affirmed.
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Burton dissent.
Mr. Justice Clark took no part in the consideration or decision of these cases.
Philip B. Perlman, then Solicitor General, was on the Statements as to Jurisdiction.
Selden S. McNeer argued the cause for appellees.
With him on the brief was Hobart L. McKeever.