Aluminum Shapes, Inc. v. KA-LIQUIDATING COMPANY

OPINION

DUMBAULD, District Judge.

On January 22, 1965, plaintiff contracted “to supply Keystone Alloys Company with their entire aluminum extrusion needs for a period of one year” and to purchase all aluminum extrusion scrap generated at Keystone’s plant in Derry. This type of contract, although inherently suspect from the antitrust standpoint, must be distinguished from a “tying clause” agreement, and is presumably justifiable on the grounds of affording the parties price stability, assured supply, and similar legitimate business needs. Standard Oil Co. of California and Standard Stations,…