BRUCE'S JUICES, INC. V. AMERICAN CAN CO., 330 U. S. 743 (1947)

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Bruce's Juices, Inc. v. American Can Co., 330 U.S. 743 (1947)

Bruce's Juices, Inc. v. American Can Co.

No. 27

Reargued November 14, 1946

Decided April 7, 1947

330 U.S. 743

Syllabus

In a suit by a seller against a buyer on notes given for the accumulated balance remaining on a running account of sales and credits over a period of years, it is no defense that the seller had engaged in price discriminations against the buyer in violation of the Robinson-Patman Act, which prescribes criminal penalties and entitles injured persons to triple damages, but does not expressly make the contract of sale illegal or the purchase price uncollectible. Pp. 330 U. S. 750-757.

155 Fla. 877, 22 So.2d 461, affirmed.

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a judgment on certain notes for the unpaid balance of the purchase price of goods. 155 Fla. 877, 22 So.2d 461. This Court granted certiorari, 326 U.S. 711, and affirmed the judgment below by an equally divided Court. 327 U.S. 758. It granted a rehearing and restored the cause to the docket for reargument before a full bench. 327 U.S. 812.

Affirmed, p. 330 U. S. 757.

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