Securities
Bentsen et al. v. Blackwell et al.
347 U.S. 92598 L. Ed. 2d 1078·Supreme Court of the United States·1954
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Opinion
No. 423.
Bentsen et al. v. Blackwell et al.
Argued March 9, 1954.
Decided March 15, 1954.
Paul A. Porter and Milton V. Freeman argued the cause for petitioners. With them on the brief was Jackson Littleton.
Edward Holland Mcllheran argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was Garland F. Smith. By special leave of Court, John F. Davis argued the cause for the Securities and Exchange Commission, as amicus curiae, urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Sobeloff, William H. Timbers, Alexander Cohen and Henry L. Stern.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Per Curiam:
The argument having developed the undesirability of deciding the questions in this case on the pleadings, the writ of certiorari is dismissed.