Federal Trade Commission v. Raladam Co.

The Circuit Court of Appeals set aside a cease and desist order of the Federal Trade Commission upon the ground that certain findings were not supported by evidence. 123 F. 2d 34. The refusal of the court to enforce the Commission’s order rested in part upon an interpreta tion of this Court’s decision in a prior controversy between the same parties. Federal Trade Comm’n v. Raladam Co., 283 U. S. 643. Because of the importance of questions raised, we granted certiorari.

Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 38 Stat. 719, 15 U. S. C. § 45, declares unfair methods of competition in…