Atkinson et al. v. Sinclair Refining Co.

Decided June 18, 1962. Byron Raymond White delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 440 · 370 U.S. 238 (1962) · Cited 857 times

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How the Justices voted

Decided 8–0.

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Precedents cited

Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.

• Textile Workers v. Lincoln Mills of Ala. · 353 U.S. 448 (1957)
• Local 174, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers v. Lucas Flour Co. · 369 U.S. 95 (1962)
• Bernhardt v. Polygraphic Co. of America, Inc. · 350 U.S. 198 (1956)
• United Steelworkers v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co. · 363 U.S. 574 (1960)
• United Steelworkers v. Enterprise Wheel & Car Corp. · 363 U.S. 593 (1960)
• Bell v. Hood · 327 U.S. 678 (1946)
• San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon · 359 U.S. 236 (1959)
• United Steelworkers v. American Manufacturing Co. · 363 U.S. 564 (1960)
• Mastro Plastics Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board · 350 U.S. 270 (1956)
• Lewis v. Benedict Coal Corp. · 361 U.S. 459 (1960)
• Loewe v. Lawlor · 208 U.S. 274 (1908)
• National Labor Relations Board v. Rockaway News Supply Co. · 345 U.S. 71 (1953)
• National Labor Relations Board v. Sands Manufacturing Co. · 306 U.S. 332 (1939)

Cited by

Later Supreme Court opinions in our collection that cite this case.

• Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Reis · 451 U.S. 401 (1981)
• Smith v. Evening News Assn. · 371 U.S. 195 (1962)
• At&T Technologies, Inc. v. Communications Workers · 475 U.S. 643 (1986)
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc. v. Livingston · 376 U.S. 543 (1964)
• Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. · 537 U.S. 79 (2002)
• Hines v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc. · 424 U.S. 554 (1976)
• Avco Corp. v. Aero Lodge No. 735, International Ass'n of MacHinists & Aerospace Workers · 390 U.S. 557 (1968)
• Nolde Bros., Inc. v. Local No. 358, Bakery & Confectionery Workers Union · 430 U.S. 243 (1977)
• International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 v. Flair Builders, Inc. · 406 U.S. 487 (1972)
• U. S. Bulk Carriers, Inc. v. Arguelles · 400 U.S. 351 (1971)

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