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Tellabs, Inc. v. Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd.

551 U.S. 308 (2007)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year2007
StatusBinding authority

Summary

PSLRA scienter pleading — strong-inference standard in securities fraud (heightened statutory regime interacting with Rule 9)

Key Principle

PSLRA scienter pleading — strong-inference standard in securities fraud (heightened statutory regime interacting with Rule 9)

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 8 9 12 pleadings and motions

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