United States v. Citizens and Southern National Bank

FINDINGS OF FACT

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER

MOYE, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

A. The Proceeding and the Parties

This action, instituted by the United States of America (“the Government”) under Section 15 of the Clayton Act, as amended [15 U.S.C. § 25], seeks injunctive relief to prevent and restrain alleged violations of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, as amended [15 U.S.C. § 18], which would result from the consummation of contemplated mergers within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area which are described below. The Government also alleges violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act [15 U.S.C. § 1] and…