Legal Opinion

Frey & Son, Inc. v. Cudahy Packing Co.

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided April 18, 1921No. 200PublishedCited by 87 opinions

ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OP APPEALS POR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT. . Error to review a judgment of the Circuit Court of Appeals reversing a judgment obtained by the present plaintiff in error in an action for triple damages under the Sherman Act in the District Court. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice McReynolds

Alleging the existence of an unlawful contract, combination or conspiracy between the Packing Company, manufacturer of “Old Dutch Cleanser,” and various jobbers for the maintenance of resale prices, and relying upon the Sherman Act (c- 647, 26 Stat. 209) as interpreted in Dr. Miles Medical Co. v. Park & Sons Co., 220 U. S. 373, Frey & Son, Inc., instituted this actiSn in the District Court of the United States for Maryland to recover threefold damages. Under an elaborate charge the issues were submitted to the jury for determination. Judgment for *210$2,139.00 entered (June 22, 1917) upon a…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. United States v. Colgate & Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1919
  2. Dr. Miles Medical Co. v. John D. Park & Sons Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1911
  3. Thomsen v. CayserSupreme Court of the United States · 1917

3Cited by87 opinions

  1. Gallick v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
  2. Helvering v. GowranSupreme Court of the United States · 1937
  3. United States v. Parke, Davis & Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1960
  4. Nelson Radio & Supply Co., Inc. v. Motorola, IncCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
  5. Federal Trade Commission v. Beech-Nut Packing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1922

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