Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Hofer v. Campbell

59 L. Ed. 2d 457

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1979-02-21
Topic
general

holding that the July 1, 1977 compliance deadline is unconditional | claimant who sought reconsideration nine months after decision in his case could not then file suit in district court; following Clark | Amendments should be given "the most harmonious, comprehensive meaning possible," avoiding conflicts with the amended provisions. | Amendments should be given “the most harmonious, comprehensive meaning possible,” avoiding conflicts with the amended provisions. | claimant who sought reconsideration nine months after decision in his case could not then file suit in district court; following Clark | plaintiff can't revive a claim of discrimination simply by filing a request to reopen | emphasis under rule of reason is on market impact; “Dealings between a manufacturer and its agents may be arbitrary, unfair, or lacking in good business judgment, but, without more, they will not violate the Act.” | two-brother partnership with structured business, numerous employees and substantial assets not entitled to privilege | judgment of contempt not appealable because sanction not yet imposed | judgment of contempt not appealable because sanction not yet imposed | two-brother partnership with structured business, numerous employees and substantial assets | while no bar, plaintiff's participation might reduce damages | discussing pertinent case and legislative history | a partnership formed by two brothers

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C. A. D. C. Cir. Certiorari denied.