Question

A private party wishing to sue under the Sherman Act must prove that the violation either caused or was a

a) factor in causing the injury
b) the actions of the accused party affected business activities of the plaintiff that were
c) by antitrust laws.

Answer 1

c) by antitrust laws.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sherman antitrust act of 1890

The Act authorizes the Department of Justice to bring suits to enjoin (i.e. prohibit) conduct violating the Act, and additionally authorizes private parties injured by conduct violating the Act to bring suits for treble damages (i.e. three times as much money in damages as the violation cost them.