Courts & Litigation

Delaware Court Denies Plaintiffs Summary Judgment, Grants Defendants Partial Summary Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court denied plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted defendants' cross-motion for partial summary judgment in a dispute over asset purchase agreements for broadcast television stations. The court's decision resolves a key aspect of the contractual disagreement regarding access to transmission sites.

Collegey, Inc. v. Jamal - Motion for Reargument Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted the defendant's motion for reargument in the case of Collegey, Inc. v. Jamal. The court will reconsider its prior order denying the defendant's motion to dismiss the amended complaint.

Thomas v. Dover Federal Credit Union - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted Dover Federal Credit Union's motion to dismiss a case brought by member Amy Thomas. Thomas alleged that two insufficient funds fees charged by the credit union breached her membership agreement. The court found that the second fee did not breach the agreement.

Delaware Court Denies Interlocutory Appeal Application

The Delaware Superior Court denied an application for certification of interlocutory appeal filed by Defendant Sono International Co., LTD. The court considered the application under Rule 42 of the Supreme Court and determined it should be denied.

Wu v. Wang - Summary Judgment Ruling

The Delaware Superior Court denied the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and granted the Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment in the case of Wu v. Wang. The ruling addresses claims related to occupancy of a residence and associated damages.

Hsu v. State Farm - Insurance Contract Dispute

The Delaware Superior Court decided summary judgment motions in Hsu v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. The court denied the plaintiffs' motions for partial summary judgment and to vacate the trial scheduling order, while granting in part and denying in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment. This ruling impacts the scope of claims proceeding to trial in this insurance contract dispute.

Commonwealth v. Tanner - DNA Testing Postconviction Relief

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in Commonwealth v. Tanner that a judge retains discretion to allow postconviction DNA testing to proceed even if the defendant dies after the testing has been ordered but before completion. The court affirmed the denial of the Commonwealth's motion to vacate the testing order.

Delaware Court of Chancery rules against Edmondson in takeover dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Roy Mitchell Edmondson in a takeover dispute concerning Teliporter (US) Inc. The court found Edmondson's actions to validate his takeover were barred by equitable estoppel and unclean hands, voiding his stock issuance.

Stercula v. Wengert, Heimbach, and Wilson - Forged Deed Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled against Larry Stercula in his claim that a deed transferring property was forged. The court found that Stercula failed to prove the deed was forged and ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the property transfer.

Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate - Adverse Possession Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion in Van Horn v. Townsend Real Estate, ruling in favor of Michael Van Horn regarding a property dispute. The court found that Van Horn met the criteria for adverse possession, vesting title to the disputed land in him.