Document: 404 U.S. 558 92 S.Ct. 661 30 L.Ed.2d 713 UNITED STATESv.STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. No. 71—527. Jan. 24, 1972. Rehearing Denied Feb 28, See 405 969, 1166. PER CURIAM. 1 The United States sought injunctive relief against appellee, alleging that appellee combined and conspired to restrain monopolize the distribution sale of petroleum products in American Samoa, violation § 3 Sherman Act, 26 Stat. 209, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 3.1 District Court for Northern California dismissed complaint lack jurisdiction on ground Samoa is not a 'Territory States' within meaning 3. 330 F.Supp. 371 (1971). has appealed pursuant Expediting 32 823, 29. We note probable reverse. 2 group seven small islands South Pacific. Treaties with Great Britain Germany recognize claims islands. 31 1878, T.S. 314. By Act Congress, 45 1253, 48 1661, powrs govern are vested President, who delegated authority Secretary Interior, Exec. Order 10264, 16 Fed.Reg. 6417. distinguished between 'organized' other Territories, holding only former Territories 'organized.'2 4 Section extends 'any Territory States.' course, did have mind when it enacted Act. Yet, this pointed out Puerto Rico coverage 3, 'that enough. It necessary go further say that, if acquisition insular dependency had been foreseen, Congress would so varied its comprehensive language exclude from operation act.' v. Shell Co., 302 253, 257, 58 167, 169, 82 L.Ed. 235 (1937). There no more reason think done than Rico. stressed intended by 'to exert all power possessed respect subject matter—trade commerce,' therefore found 5 'equally reasonable conclude include territories which powers might extend. same requires utmost liberality construction word 'trade' also degree 'territory'; we hold, accordingly, 'territory' was used most sense, embracing organized territories, whether incorporated into or not, including Rico.' Id., at 259, S.Ct., 170. 6 question apply Samoa. Because 'Congress extend,' follows 'Territory' persuaded Court's distinction, purposes unorganized Territories. held "territory' sense'; reference 'organized territories' simply an application facts case, Territory, well response contention could be included because 'incorporated' Territory. discern reason, suggests none, why wished 7 Reversed. provides pertinent part: 'Every contract, combination form trust otherwise, conspiracy, restraint trade commerce any Columbia, such another, State foreign nations, Columbia declared illegal.' An one civil government established Organic Congress.

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