MOHASCO CORP. v. SILVER

No. 79-616.

447 U.S. 807 (1980)

MOHASCO CORP. v. SILVER.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 23, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas Mead Santoro argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Francis J. Holloway.

Judith P. Vladeck argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief was Sheldon Engelhard. Edwin S. Kneedler argued the cause for the United States et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General McCree, Assistant Attorney General Days, Deputy Solicitor General Claiborne, Leroy D. Clark, Joseph T. Eddins, and Lutz Alexander Prager.*


MR. JUSTICE STEVENS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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