Wilbur-Ellis Co. v. Kuther
1964 United States Supreme Court case / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilbur-Ellis Co. v. Kuther, 377 U.S. 422 (1964),[1] is a United States Supreme Court decision that extended the repair-reconstruction doctrine of Aro Mfg. Co. v. Convertible Top Replacement Co.[2] to enhancement of function.
Quick Facts Wilbur-Ellis Co. v. Kuther, Argued February 20, 1964 Decided June 8, 1964 ...
Wilbur-Ellis Co. v. Kuther | |
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Argued February 20, 1964 Decided June 8, 1964 | |
Full case name | Wilbur-Ellis Co., et al. v. Kuther |
Citations | 377 U.S. 422 (more) |
Case history | |
Prior | Kuther v. Leuschner, 200 F. Supp. 841 (N.D. Cal. 1961); affirmed, Leuschner v. Kuther, 314 F.2d 71 (9th Cir. 1963); cert. granted, 373 U.S. 921 (1963). |
Holding | |
Modifying the machine to improve its functionality was akin to permissible repair, which Aro had held lawful. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Douglas, joined by Warren, Black, Clark, Brennan, Stewart, White, Goldberg |
Dissent | Harlan |
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