General
Broadcast Music, Inc., et al. v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.; and American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers et al. v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.
439 U.S. 817·Supreme Court of the United States·1978
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Opinion
No. 77-1578.
No. 77-1583.
Broadcast Music, Inc., et al. v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.; and American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers et al. v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 2d Cir. Certiorari granted, cases consolidated, and a total of one hour allotted for oral argument. The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in these cases expressing the views of the United States. Reported below: 562 F. 2d 130.