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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.

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.

Delaware Court Order: Judgment Motion Denied, Pre-Judgment Interest Granted

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion for judgment as a matter of law or a new trial filed by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company and Remington Arms Company. The court also granted the plaintiffs' motion to include pre-judgment interest in the judgment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association v. Ptoomey - Adverse Possession Dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a final report in the dispute between Stonebridge Townhomes Owner's Association and homeowners Mark and Martha Ptoomey. The court ruled against the homeowners' adverse possession claim, finding they failed to meet their burden of proof and ordering the contested area returned to the association at the homeowners' expense.

Delaware Supreme Court Opinion on Corporate Law Amendments

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an opinion answering certified questions of law regarding recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). The court's decision addresses the constitutionality of these amendments, impacting corporate governance and legal frameworks within the state.