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Western Union Division, Commercial Telegraphers' Union v. United States

Citations: 338 U.S. 864; 94 L. Ed. 530; 70 S. Ct. 148; 1949 U.S. LEXIS 3070; 1949 Trade Cas. (CCH) 62,519Docket: No. 375

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 7, 1949; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The motion to affirm the judgment is granted, resulting in the affirmation of the lower court's decision in McLean Trucking Co. v. United States, 321 U.S. 67. Justices Black and Douglas did not participate in the consideration or decision of the case. Frank Bloom represented the appellant, while the United States was represented by Solicitor General Perlman and Benedict P. Gottone. The appellees, including the Federal Communications Commission and Western Union Telegraph Co., were represented by John H. Waters, William G. H. Acheson, and Dale D. Drain.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

Application: The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the lower court in the case of McLean Trucking Co. v. United States, indicating agreement with the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The motion to affirm the judgment is granted, resulting in the affirmation of the lower court's decision in McLean Trucking Co. v. United States, 321 U.S. 67.

Judicial Participation

Application: Justices Black and Douglas did not participate in the consideration or decision of this case, affecting the composition of the Court for this decision.

Reasoning: Justices Black and Douglas did not participate in the consideration or decision of the case.