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United States v Philadelphia National Bank

374 U.S. 321 (1963)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year1963
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Under Clayton Act s 7, a bank merger creating a significant increase in market concentration raises a structural presumption of illegality.

Key Principle

Clayton Act s 7; bank merger; structural presumption; significant increase in concentration creates presumption of illegality

Area of Law

competition

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