Williamson v. Lee Optical Company

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United States Supreme Court

348 U.S. 483

WILLIAMSON  v.  LEE OPTICAL COMPANY

 Argued: March 2, 1955. --- Decided: March 28, 1955

See 349 U.S. 925, 75 S.Ct. 657.

Mr.

James C. Harkin, Oklahoma City, Okl., for Williamson, et al.

Mr.Dick H. Woods, Kansas City, Mo., for Lee Optical, Inc., et al.

Mr. Philip B. Perlman, Washington, D.C., for American Optometric Ass'n, Inc., amicus curiae.

Mr. Herbert A. Bergson, Washington, D.C., for the Guild of Prescription Opticians of America, Inc., et al. amicus curiae.

Mr. Justice DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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