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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION v. CARTER PRODUCTS, INC.
346 U.S. 32798 L. Ed. 2d 4·Supreme Court of the United States·1953
Mr. Justice Douglas dissents. · The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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Opinion
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION v. CARTER PRODUCTS, INC.
No. 114.
Decided October 12, 1953.
Acting Solicitor General Stern and William T. Kelley for petitioner.
William L. Hanaway for respondent.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam.]
Per Curiam.
Certiorari is granted and the judgment of the Court of Appeals is vacated.' The cause is remanded to the Court of Appeals with directions to reinstate its prior judgment and order after amending it so that it specifically authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to open this proceeding for further evidence and a new order consistent with the Court of Appeals opinion herein. Cf. Reilly v. Pinkus, 338 U. S. 269, 277; Labor Board v. Donnelly Garment Co., 330 U. S. 219, 224-228.
Mr. Justice Douglas dissents.
The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.