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Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. v. Vincent (1992)
Charge: Suit to block the commissioner's order moving the club to another division (claim that he exceeded his authority)Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisDocket: The Commissioner's Office
Did the commissioner's 'best interests' power let him move a club to another division without its consent?
The facts
A historic Midwest club played in its league's eastern division. Citing geography, the commissioner ordered it and a regional rival moved to the western division, with two other clubs moving east. The club objected that the league's constitution required its consent before it could be moved to another division. The commissioner relied on his broad power to act in the best interests of baseball. The club went to federal court to stop the switch.
You have the facts the court had. Guilty or not guilty? Call it in the game with your friends, then see what the court actually decided. Wrong call, you drink.
Citation: Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. v. Vincent, U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois (Judge Suzanne Conlon), preliminary injunction July 23, 1992
Read more at upi.com. The source reveals the outcome.