ERNST & ERNST v. HOCHFELDER

No. 74-1042.

425 U.S. 185 (1976)

ERNST & ERNST v. HOCHFELDER ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 30, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert L. Berner, Jr., argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Francis D. Morrissey, Michael J. Madda, and Kenneth H. Lang.

Willard L. King argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents Hochfelder et al. Willard J. Lassers argued the cause for respondents Allison et al. With him on the brief were Donald L. Vetter, Leon M. Despres, and Alex Elson.

Paul Gonson argued the cause for the Securities and Exchange Commission as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Deputy Solicitor General Friedman, Lawrence E. Nerheim, and Charles E. H. Luedde.*


MR. JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

The issue in this case is whether an action for civil damages may lie under § 10 (b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act), 48 Stat. 891, 15 U. S. C. § 78j (b), and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-5, 17 CFR § 240.10b-5 (1975), in the absence of an allegation of intent to deceive, manipulate, or defraud on the part of the defendant...

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