Vendo Co. v. Lektro-Vend Corp.

433 U.S. 623 (1977)

VENDO CO.

v.

LEKTRO-VEND CORP. ET AL.

No. 76-156.

Supreme Court of the United States.

Argued January 19, 1977.

Decided June 29, 1977.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT

Earl E. Pollock argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Lambert M. Ochsenschlager.

Barnabas F. Sears argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were James E. S. Baker and Thomas L. Brejcha, Jr.

I

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