Kardon v. National Gypsum Co.

Citation

73 F. Supp. 798 (E.D. Pa. 1947)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

A private right of action exists under § 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 based on the general principle that violation of a statute gives rise to a private cause of action in favor of one injured thereby.

Significance

One of the earliest cases implying a private right of action under Rule 10b-5; foundational for modern securities fraud litigation.

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