General Utilities & Operating Co. v. Helvering

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1935-12-09

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Mr. Justice McReynolds delivered the opinion of the Court. January 1st, 1927, petitioner — General Utilities, a Delaware corporation — acquired 20,000 shares (one-half of total outstanding) common stock Islands Edison Company, for which it paid $2,000. Gillet Company owned the remainder. During January, 1928, Whetstone, Preside…

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