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Howard Hughes Vs. TWA: Court Case
Hughes vs. TWA

Those who are familiar with Trans World Airlines know that the name Howard Hughes is synonymous with TWA. Some might even go as far as to call the defunct company “Howard Hughes” airline. Hughes, a man who at one time owned 78% of TWA’s stock is said to not only own TWA, but love the company more than any of his other possessions. This brings one to wonder how a man who was so obsessed by this particular company end up going to court against that company. This paper will inform you of the background of the infamous Howard Hughes, his involvement in Trans World Airlines, and the court case of Hughes vs. TWA.
In order to understand the court case of Hughes vs. TWA one must understand a little about the background of Howard
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