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Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?
Businesses did not violate the law once it was in place.
Court cases cost too much time and money.
The Interstate Commerce Commission knew it could not win.
The law was too unpopular with the general public.
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Court cases cost too much time and money.
The Sherman Act was difficult to enforce: corporations had deep pockets and could delay or fight prosecutions, the law’s language was vague and courts often ruled narrowly in favor of business (e.g., U.S. v. E. C. Knight), and the federal government had limited political will and resources for lengthy, expensive suits.
The Sherman Act was difficult to enforce: corporations had deep pockets and could delay or fight prosecutions, the law’s language was vague and courts often ruled narrowly in favor of business (e.g., U.S. v. E. C. Knight), and the federal government had limited political will and resources for lengthy, expensive suits.
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