[Corn Products Refining Company court proceedings]. [1916-1919]

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[Corn Products Refining Company court proceedings]. [1916-1919]

Collection consists of published court documents pertaining to Equity no. E-10-122, United States of America, petitioner, vs. Corn Products Refining Company and others held in the District Court of the United States, Southern District of New York.

4 v. ; 23-28 cm.

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