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This legal document defines key aspects of antitrust law, including the burden of proof for plaintiffs and the requirements for establishing standing in private antitrust actions. It clarifies that a plaintiff need only prove the defendant's conduct materially contributed to the injury, not that it was the sole cause.

Subject

Antitrust & Trade Law

Sender

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Recipients

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Document ID

748 F.2d 602

Date

1984

The law does not require an antitrust plaintiff to show that the defendant's wrongful action was the sole proximate cause of the injury sustained. The plaintiff need only prove, with a fair degree of certainty, that defendant's illegal conduct materially contributed to the injury.

It is enough that the illegality is shown to be a material cause of the injury; a plaintiff need not exhaust all possible alternative sources of injury in fulfilling his burden of proving compensable injury under § 4 of the Clayton Act.

Legal matters/litigation

CallaghanClayton Act

Georgia

Tone

Legal

Purpose

To provide legal definitions and explanations related to antitrust law, specifically regarding private actions, injuries, remedies, burdens of proof, and standing.

Significance

This document outlines key legal principles and precedents related to antitrust litigation, particularly concerning the requirements for a plaintiff to establish standing and prove injury.

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EFTA01363300.txt

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Text

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