Legal Opinion
Clute v. Davenport Co.
District Court, D. Connecticut
Decided June 7, 1984No. Civ. H-83-817PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RULING ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS
BLUMENFELD, Senior District Judge.
I. Facts -
This action arises out of the formation of a series of limited partnerships formed to invest in Florida real estate, condominiums and foreign film rights. A major inducement for investing in this exotic group of properties was the beneficial tax treatment that could be expected by a limited partner. Plaintiffs, investors in the partnerships, claim that defendants engaged in a plan and scheme to defraud which violated federal and state securities laws, RICO, and breached duties owed to the plaintiffs. The alleged fraud…
2Cases cited71 opinions
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