Legal Opinion
United States v. International Exterminator Corporation and Harlan K. Baker
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 8, 1961No. 18785_1PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JONES, Circuit Judge.
The United States brought suit against International Exterminator Corporation and Harlan K. Baker, its President, asserting violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.A. § 301 et seq., and praying for injunctive relief. The district court sustained a motion to dismiss on the ground that the complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted. The United States has appealed.
The complaint which the district court held insufficient alleged that the defendants operate an exterminator and pest-control service for establishments such…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Mitchell v. E-Z Way Towers, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1959
- McDermott v. WisconsinSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
- Bruce Construction Corporation v. United States of America for Use of Westinghouse Electric Supply CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1957
- Berger v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1952
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