The following excerpt is from International Controls Corp. v. Vesco, 490 F.2d 1334 (2nd Cir. 1974):
Cabell v. Markham, 148 F.2d 737, 739 (2d Cir. 1945). Accordingly, although in other contexts the term "sale" might appropriately be construed more narrowly,15 we find a rote emphasis on consideration inconsistent with the broad scope of protection under 10(b) for those who engage in transactions eventuating in the acquisition or disposition of securities.16
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