Automatic Canteen Co. of America v. Federal Trade Commission

346 U.S. 61 (1953)

AUTOMATIC CANTEEN COMPANY OF AMERICA

v.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.

No. 89.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued December 12, 15, 1952.

Decided June 8, 1953.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT.

Edward F. Howrey argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were L. A. Gravelle, Emil N. Levin and Elmer M. Leesman.

Robert B. Dawkins argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Cummings, W. T. Kelley and James E. Corkey.

The Robinson-Patman Act, directed primarily against sellers who discriminate in favor of…