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Ernst & Ernst v Hochfelder

425 U.S. 185 (1976)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year1976
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A private action under SEC Rule 10b-5 requires scienter; mere negligent misstatement is insufficient to establish liability.

Key Principle

10b-5; scienter required; negligent misstatement insufficient for private action under Rule 10b-5

Area of Law

securities

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