Legal Opinion
Deepsouth Packing Co. v. Laitram Corp.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 30, 1972No. 71-315PublishedCited by 202 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice White
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has written:
“Shrimp, whether boiled, broiled, barbecued or fried, are a gustatory delight, but they did not evolve *519to satisfy man’s palate. Like other crustaceans, they wear their skeletons outside their bodies in order to shield their savory pink and white flesh against predators, including man. They also carry their intestines, commonly called veins, in bags (or sand bags) that run the length of their bodies. For shrimp to be edible, it is necessary to remove their shells. In addition, if the vein is removed, shrimp…
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