Supreme Court of the United States
United States v. El Paso Natural Gas Co.
April 6, 1964376 U.S. 651
Summary
The Supreme Court held that El Paso’s acquisition of Pacific Northwest violated § 7 of the Clayton Act because it substantially lessened competition in California’s natural‑gas market, and reversed the district court’s judgment, ordering immediate divestiture. Justice Harlan’s partial dissent argued that the appellate court should not impose divestiture and that relief belongs to the district court.
Holding
- Whether the acquisition of Pacific Northwest by El Paso substantially lessened competition in the California natural‑gas market within the meaning of § 7 of the Clayton Act.. The acquisition violated § 7 of the Clayton Act because it substantially lessened competition in the California market.
Docket 94
Cited authorities
- 15 U.S.C. § 29
- 38 Stat. 731
- 64 Stat. 1125
- 15 U.S.C. § 18
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