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MEYER v. HOLLEY

No. 01-1120.

537 U.S. 280 (2003)

MEYER v. HOLLEY ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 22, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Douglas G. Benedon argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Gerald M. Serlin.

Robert G. Schwemm argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Elizabeth Brancart, Christopher Brancart, and Greg Alexanian.

Malcolm L. Stewart argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Olson, Assistant Attorney General Boyd, Deputy Solicitor General Clement, and David K. Flynn.*

BREYER, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

JUSTICE BREYER delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Fair Housing Act forbids racial discrimination in respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling. 82 Stat. 81, 42 U. S. C. §§ 3604(b), 3605(a). The question before us is whether the Act imposes personal liability without fault upon an officer or owner of a residential real estate corporation for the unlawful activity of the corporation's employee or agent. We conclude that the Act imposes liability...

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