FTC v. MARY CARTER PAINT CO.

No. 15.

382 U.S. 46 (1965)

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION v. MARY CARTER PAINT CO. ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 8, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nathan Lewin argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Marshall, Ralph S. Spritzer, James Mcl. Henderson and Charles C. Moore, Jr.

David W. Peck argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.


MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent Mary Carter Paint Company1 manufactures and sells paint and related products. The Federal Trade Commission ordered respondent to cease and desist from the use of certain representations found by the Commission to be deceptive and in violation of § 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 38 Stat. 719, as amended, 52 Stat. 111...

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