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Illinois Brick Co v Illinois

431 U.S. 720 (1977)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1977
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Only direct purchasers have standing to sue for overcharge damages under federal antitrust law; indirect purchasers are barred.

Area of Law

competition

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