B. J. Semel Associates, Inc., and B. J. Semel D/B/A South East Fire-Works v. United Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The majority stretches the “longarm” concept beyond both the statute and reasonable need. Neither the language relied on nor its history furnishes a basis for finding venue proper here. I therefore respectfully dissent.

The statute we are called upon to construe provides, “Any suit, action or proceeding under the antitrust laws against a corporation may be brought * * * in any district wherein it may be found or transacts business * * *.” Clayton Act § 12, 38 Stat. 736, 15 U.S.C. § 22 (1964).

The majority holding rests on two “contacts” of United Fireworks Mfg. Co. with the District of…