Delaware Case Commentaries

Enhanced Director Indemnification Under Delaware Law: Insights from Hibbett v. Hollywood Park, Inc.

Date: Feb 16, 1983

Enhanced Director Indemnification Under Delaware Law: Insights from Hibbett v. Hollywood Park, Inc. Introduction The case of Robert E. Hibbett et al. v. Hollywood Park, Inc., decided on February 15,...

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Multiple First-Degree Murder Convictions in Flamer v. State

Date: Feb 8, 1983

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Multiple First-Degree Murder Convictions in Flamer v. State Introduction In the case of William Henry Flamer, Defendant Below, Appellant, v. STATE of Delaware,...

Revisiting Fairness and Appraisal Remedies in Cash-Out Mergers: Insights from WEINBERGER v. UOP, INC.

Date: Feb 2, 1983

Revisiting Fairness and Appraisal Remedies in Cash-Out Mergers: Insights from WEINBERGER v. UOP, INC. Introduction WEINBERGER v. UOP, INC. is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Delaware...

State's Duty to Preserve Exculpatory Evidence Under Brady: Insights from Deberry v. State

Date: Jan 28, 1983

State's Duty to Preserve Exculpatory Evidence Under Brady: Insights from Deberry v. State 1. Introduction Deberry v. State, 457 A.2d 744 (Del. 1983), is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of...

Safeguarding Defendant's Confrontation Rights and Witness Credibility: Paul E. Weber v. State of Delaware

Date: Jan 18, 1983

Safeguarding Defendant's Confrontation Rights and Witness Credibility: Paul E. Weber v. State of Delaware Introduction The case of Paul E. Weber v. State of Delaware (457 A.2d 674, 1983) represents a...

Interlocutory Appeal Standards Established in DiSabatino Brothers, Inc. v. Charles J. Wortman

Date: Nov 27, 1982

Interlocutory Appeal Standards Established in DiSabatino Brothers, Inc. v. Charles J. Wortman Introduction In the landmark case of DiSabatino Brothers, Inc. v. Charles J. Wortman, decided by the...

Duty to Mitigate Loss in P.I.P. Insurance Claims: Casson v. Nationwide Insurance Co.

Date: Sep 21, 1982

Duty to Mitigate Loss in P.I.P. Insurance Claims: Casson v. Nationwide Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Mark A. Casson v. Nationwide Insurance Company (455 A.2d 361), adjudicated by the...

Delaware Supreme Court Rules Non-Claim Statute Non-Applicable to Resulting and Constructive Trust Claims in Estate Proceedings

Date: Sep 16, 1982

Delaware Supreme Court Rules Non-Claim Statute Non-Applicable to Resulting and Constructive Trust Claims in Estate Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Adams et al. v. Jankouskas, the...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Custodian Appointment in Shareholder Deadlocks Under 8 Del. C. § 226(a)(1)

Date: Jul 31, 1982

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Custodian Appointment in Shareholder Deadlocks Under 8 Del. C. § 226(a)(1) Introduction In the landmark case of Nicholas L. Giuricich and Bodo Kalen, Indi v. EMTROL...

Establishing the Conspiracy Theory of Jurisdiction in Quasi In Rem Actions: IBI SpA v. Hunter Engineering Co.

Date: Jul 21, 1982

Establishing the Conspiracy Theory of Jurisdiction in Quasi In Rem Actions: IBI SpA v. Hunter Engineering Co. Introduction The case of Istituto Bancario Italiano SpA (IBI) v. Hunter Engineering...

Rescission Rights for Innocent Misrepresentation in Real Property Transactions: Norton v. Poplos

Date: Mar 12, 1982

Rescission Rights for Innocent Misrepresentation in Real Property Transactions: Norton v. Poplos Introduction Norton v. Poplos (443 A.2d 1) is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Clear Policy Language Over "Reasonable Expectations" Doctrine in Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Date: Mar 3, 1982

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Clear Policy Language Over "Reasonable Expectations" Doctrine in Uninsured Motorist Coverage Introduction The case of William E. Hallowell, individually, and William...

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Exclusivity of Workmen's Compensation Law in Occupational Disease Claims

Date: Jan 7, 1982

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Exclusivity of Workmen's Compensation Law in Occupational Disease Claims Introduction The Delaware Supreme Court, in the landmark cases of Lewis Kofron, et al. v....

Prosecutorial Misconduct and the Right to a Fair Trial: Analysis of Robert D. Hughes v. State of Delaware

Date: Nov 19, 1981

Prosecutorial Misconduct and the Right to a Fair Trial: Analysis of Robert D. Hughes v. State of Delaware Introduction The case of Robert D. Hughes v. State of Delaware (437 A.2d 559, 1981) serves as...

Establishing 'Just Cause' for Employment Termination under 19 Del. C. § 3315(2)

Date: Jun 17, 1981

Establishing 'Just Cause' for Employment Termination under 19 Del. C. § 3315(2) Introduction The case of UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD and Globe Union, Inc., Defendants Below, Appellants, v....

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Corporate Committee Power to Dismiss Derivative Suits

Date: May 14, 1981

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Corporate Committee Power to Dismiss Derivative Suits Introduction In the landmark case of Zapata Corporation v. Maldonado, 430 A.2d 779 (Del. 1981), the...

Rescissory Damages Standard for Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Corporate Tender Offers: LYNCH v. VICKERS ENERGY CORP.

Date: Apr 4, 1981

Rescissory Damages Standard for Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Corporate Tender Offers Introduction Libby G. LYNCH v. VICKERS ENERGY CORPoration et al., 429 A.2d 497 (Del. 1981), is a landmark case...

Administrative Discretion in Siting Permits Under the Delaware Beach Preservation Act: Insights from Austin P. Olney v. Environmental Control (1981)

Date: Jan 20, 1981

Administrative Discretion in Siting Permits Under the Delaware Beach Preservation Act: Insights from Austin P. Olney v. Environmental Control (1981) Introduction The case of Austin P. Olney,...

Affirmation of 'Death-Qualified' Jury Standards and Upholding of Convictions in Delaware Supreme Court

Date: May 31, 1980

Affirmation of 'Death-Qualified' Jury Standards and Upholding of Convictions in Delaware Supreme Court Introduction In the landmark case of Clarence Hooks et al. v. State of Delaware (416 A.2d 189),...

Determining Attorney Fee Awards in Delaware Derivative Actions: Insights from Sugarland Industries v. Thomas

Date: May 30, 1980

Determining Attorney Fee Awards in Delaware Derivative Actions: Insights from Sugarland Industries, Inc. v. Thomas Introduction Sugarland Industries, Inc., Defendant, Appellant, and United States...

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