complete divestiture
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 395 U.S. 464 - Utah Public Service Commission v. El Paso Natural Gas Co. · 1969Most cited · 58 citing opinions
The severance of all managerial and all financial connections between El Paso and the New Company must be complete for the decree to satisfy our mandate. Only a cash sale will satisfy the rudiments of complete divestiture.
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