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October Term 1952 · decided May 18, 1953

Wells, Administratrix, v. Simonds Abrasive Co.

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  • Wells v. Simonds Abrasive Co., OT 1952, May 18, 1953.
  • Citation: 345 U.S. 514.
  • Vote: 5 to 3.
  • Issue area: Economic Activity.

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Decided 1953-05-18 (October Term 1952). Citation: 345 U.S. 514. Vote: 5–3. Issue area: Economic Activity. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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