United States v. E.C. Knight Company

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United States v. E.C. Knight Company: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Sugar Trust Case
Date	1890
Location	United States

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Supreme Court of the United States Sherman Antitrust Act antitrust law American law

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Melville Weston Fuller

Melville Weston Fuller

chief justice of United States

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