Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Michael Broudo

544 U.S. 336 · Decided April 19, 2005 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Michael Broudo was decided on April 19, 2005 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al. v. Michael Broudo et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2004-040, docket 2004-040-01.

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