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Merck & Co Inc v Reynolds

559 U.S. 633 (2010)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Under the securities fraud limitations period, the clock begins when a plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered facts constituting the violation.

Key Principle

Securities fraud statute of limitations; discovery rule; limitations period begins when plaintiff discovers or should have discovered facts constituting violation

Area of Law

securities

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