Blue Chip Stamps v. Manor Drug Stores

Citation

421 U.S. 723 (1975)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

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Holding

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Rule

Only actual purchasers or sellers of securities have standing to bring a private damages action under Rule 10b-5 (the Birnbaum rule).

Significance

Confirmed and extended the Birnbaum rule limiting Rule 10b-5 standing to those who actually traded.

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