Securities & Exchange Commission v. Ralston Purina Co.

346 U.S. 119 · Decided June 8, 1953 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Securities & Exchange Commission v. Ralston Purina Co. was decided on June 8, 1953 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Tom C. Clark wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Robert H. Jackson.

Full case caption

Securities & Exchange Commission v. Ralston Purina Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 1952-105, docket 1952-105-01.

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