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STAATS, COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, et al. v. BRISTOL LABORATORIES DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS CO.

451 U.S. 40068 L. Ed. 2d 184·Supreme Court of the United States·1981

Justice Stewart took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.

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Opinion

STAATS, COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, et al. v. BRISTOL LABORATORIES DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS CO. No. 80-264. Argued March 24, 1981 Decided April 29, 1981 Mark I. Levy argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General McCree, Acting Assistant Attorney General Martin, Deputy Solicitor General Getter, Michael Kimmel, Robert Kaplan, and Milton J. Socolar. Gilbert H. Weil argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Robert L. Sherman. Philip Lacovara, Ronald A. Stern, Stanley L. Temko, Charles Lister, and Clare Dalton filed a brief for Merck & Co., Inc., et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance. [MAJORITY — Per Curiam.] Per Curiam. The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court. Justice Stewart took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.