United States

SEC v. W.J. Howey Co.

328 U.S. 293 (1946)

JurisdictionUnited States

Year1946

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Established the test for determining whether a financial arrangement constitutes an 'investment contract' and therefore a security subject to federal securities regulation.

Area of Law

commercial

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