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Pegler et al. v. Reynolds

U.S.
Oct 10, 1955
350 U.S. 846 (1955)

Summary

approving punitive damages "by way of punishment and in order to deter [defendants] from repeating the offense," 223 F.2d at 434

Summary of this case from Sidney Wanzer Sons v. Milk Drivers U., Local 753

Opinion

No. 262.

October 10, 1955.

Milton Pollack for petitioners.

Louis Nizer for respondent.


C.A. 2d Cir. Certiorari denied. MR. JUSTICE BLACK is of the opinion certiorari should be granted.


Reported below: 223 F. 2d 429.


Summaries of

Pegler et al. v. Reynolds

U.S.
Oct 10, 1955
350 U.S. 846 (1955)

approving punitive damages "by way of punishment and in order to deter [defendants] from repeating the offense," 223 F.2d at 434

Summary of this case from Sidney Wanzer Sons v. Milk Drivers U., Local 753
Case details for

Pegler et al. v. Reynolds

Case Details

Full title:PEGLER ET AL. v. REYNOLDS

Court:U.S.

Date published: Oct 10, 1955

Citations

350 U.S. 846 (1955)

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