Randall v. Loftsgaarden

478 U.S. 647 · Decided July 2, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Randall v. Loftsgaarden was decided on July 2, 1986 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Randall et al. v. Loftsgaarden et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-159, docket 1985-159-01.

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