Hunt v. Washington State Apple Advertising Commission, 432 U.S. 333 (1977) was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously struck down a North Carolina law requiring all importers of apples to label their containers with United States Department of Agriculture grade, and prohibiting the display of state grades. Washington state, a major apple producer, used apple standards superior to those used by the USDA. The Court found that North Carolina's law violated the Commerce Clause by needlessly discriminating against Washington state apple producers while working to the advantage of local North Carolina apple growers.
John R. Jordan, Jr., argued the cause for Hunt. With him on the brief were Rufus L. Edmisten, Attorney General of North Carolina, and Millard R. Rich, Jr., Deputy Attorney General. Slade Gorton, Attorney General of Washington, argued the cause for the Washington State Apple Advertising Commission. With him on the brief were Edward B. Mackie, Deputy Attorney General, and James Arneil, Special Assistant Attorney General.
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