Securities and Exchange Commission v. United Benefit Life Insurance Co.

387 U.S. 202 · Decided May 22, 1967 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. United Benefit Life Insurance Co. was decided on May 22, 1967 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. United Benefit Life Insurance Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1966-101, docket 1966-101-01.

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