United States v. Women's Sportswear Manufacturers Ass'n

The District Court, after trial, has denied the Government’s plea for an injunction, and other relief, against appellees under the Sherman Act. 1 75 F. Supp. 112. The cause is brought here by direct appeal, as Congress has authorized. 2 Defendants below and appellees here are an unincorporated trade association, its officers and members. There is no serious controversy as to facts. Our review must determine whether or not they establish the Government’s right to the relief which has been denied.

We first should be satisfied that the activities on which restraints are alleged to have been…