Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States
First Alabama Bank of Montgomery, N.A. v. Martin
First Ala. Bank of Montgomery, N.A. v. Martin, 461 U.S. 938 (1983)
- Type
- Opinion
- Court
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 1983-05-16
- Topic
- general
How later courts describe this case
- "The sham exception generally involves governmental contacts which are not a genuine attempt to influence official decision making, but instead are merely an attempt to interfere directly with the business relationships of a competitor."
- inference may be drawn against party destroying documents
- removing customer premises equipment from tariff
Citator
UpLaw has not yet analyzed First Alabama Bank of Montgomery, N.A. v. Martin. The absence of a flag is not a finding that it is good law.
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Sup. Ct. Ala. Motion of American Bankers Association for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae granted. Certiorari denied.