Delaware Case Commentaries

Extension of Claims Against Dissolved Corporations through Liquidating Trusts: Insights from City Investing Co. Liquidating Trust v. Continental Casualty Co.

Date: May 27, 1993

Extension of Claims Against Dissolved Corporations through Liquidating Trusts: Insights from City Investing Company Liquidating Trust v. Continental Casualty Co. Introduction City Investing Company...

State v. Maxwell: Establishing Probable Cause in DUI Cases Under the Totality of Circumstances

Date: May 22, 1993

State v. Maxwell: Establishing Probable Cause in DUI Cases Under the Totality of Circumstances Introduction State of Delaware v. Richard Maxwell is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Delaware Supreme Court Recognizes 'Special Errand' Exception in Workers' Compensation – Histed v. DuPont

Date: Mar 11, 1993

Delaware Supreme Court Recognizes 'Special Errand' Exception in Workers' Compensation – Histed v. DuPont Introduction The landmark case, Ara Marie Histed v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours Co., adjudicated...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes 'But For' Causation Standard for Psychological Injuries in Workers' Compensation Claims

Date: Dec 24, 1992

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes 'But For' Causation Standard for Psychological Injuries in Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction In the landmark case Joseph Reese v. Home Budget Center (619...

Interpretation of Mitigation Provisions in CGL Policies: Rhone-Poulenc v. AMICO

Date: Nov 19, 1992

Interpretation of Mitigation Provisions in CGL Policies: Rhone-Poulenc v. AMICO Introduction The Supreme Court of Delaware, in the landmark case Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals Company v. American...

Prohibition of Non-Refundable Redecorating Fees in Delaware Landlord-Tenant Law: Stoltz Management Co., Inc. v. Consumer Affairs Board

Date: Oct 20, 1992

Prohibition of Non-Refundable Redecorating Fees in Delaware Landlord-Tenant Law: Stoltz Management Co., Inc. v. Consumer Affairs Board Introduction The case of Stoltz Management Co., Inc. v. Consumer...

Gaffin v. Teledyne Inc.: Limiting Class Actions in Common Law Fraud Litigation

Date: Aug 27, 1992

Gaffin v. Teledyne Inc.: Limiting Class Actions in Common Law Fraud Litigation Introduction Gaffin v. Teledyne Inc. is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Delaware on August 26, 1992....

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Through Conspiratorial Conduct: Insights from Hercules Inc. v. Bank Leu

Date: Aug 21, 1992

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Through Conspiratorial Conduct: Insights from Hercules Inc. v. Bank Leu Introduction Hercules Incorporated v. Leu Trust and Banking (Bahamas) Limited, 611 A.2d 476...

Heineman v. Datapoint Corporation: Strengthening Demand Futility Standards in Derivative Suits

Date: Aug 6, 1992

Heineman v. Datapoint Corporation: Strengthening Demand Futility Standards in Derivative Suits Introduction Heineman v. Datapoint Corporation is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Insolvency Triggers Fiduciary Duties to Creditors: Analysis of Geyer v. Ingersoll Publications Company

Date: Jun 19, 1992

Insolvency Triggers Fiduciary Duties to Creditors: Analysis of Geyer v. Ingersoll Publications Company Introduction The case of Thomas P. Geyer v. Ingersoll Publications Company, decided on June 18,...

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces the Rigidity of Absolute Privilege in Defamation and Related Tort Claims

Date: Jun 12, 1992

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces the Rigidity of Absolute Privilege in Defamation and Related Tort Claims Introduction The case of Ellen Barker v. Peter S. Huang and Insurance Corporation of America...

Enforcement of Contractual Accounting Standards: Sonitrol Holding Co. v. Marceau Investissements

Date: May 15, 1992

Enforcement of Contractual Accounting Standards: Sonitrol Holding Co. v. Marceau Investissements Introduction The case of Sonitrol Holding Company v. Marceau Investissements revolved around the...

Breach of Implied Covenant in At-Will Employment: Merrill v. Crothall-American

Date: Apr 22, 1992

Breach of Implied Covenant in At-Will Employment: Merrill v. Crothall-American Introduction The case of Richard L. Merrill v. Crothall-American, Inc. addresses critical issues surrounding the...

Milliken Enterprises v. Stroud: Reinforcing the Business Judgment Rule and Fiduciary Duty of Disclosure in Privately-Held Corporations

Date: Apr 10, 1992

Milliken Enterprises v. Stroud: Reinforcing the Business Judgment Rule and Fiduciary Duty of Disclosure in Privately-Held Corporations Introduction The case of Milliken Enterprises, Inc. v. Stroud...

Enhancing Director Protection: Advancement of Legal Expenses and Entitlement to Prejudgment Interest under Indemnification Agreements

Date: Feb 19, 1992

Enhancing Director Protection: Advancement of Legal Expenses and Entitlement to Prejudgment Interest under Indemnification Agreements 1. Introduction The case of Citadel Holding Corporation v. Alfred...

Reliability of Presentence Reports Affirmed in Mayes v. State

Date: Feb 1, 1992

Reliability of Presentence Reports Affirmed in Mayes v. State Introduction Mayes v. State (604 A.2d 839) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Delaware rendered on January 31, 1992. The case...

Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Double Jeopardy in Multiple Convictions: Vicky Chao v. State of Delaware

Date: Jan 30, 1992

Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Double Jeopardy in Multiple Convictions: Vicky Chao v. State of Delaware Introduction The case of Vicky Chao v. State of Delaware (604 A.2d 1351) presents a...

Mandate of Expert Testimony in Delaware Medical Malpractice: Burkhart v. Davies et al.

Date: Dec 21, 1991

Mandate of Expert Testimony in Delaware Medical Malpractice: Burkhart v. Davies et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Burkhart v. Davies et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Delaware on...

Robinson v. Carriage House Associates: Affirmation of Rule Against Perpetuities in Right of First Refusal

Date: Aug 13, 1991

Robinson v. Carriage House Associates: Affirmation of Rule Against Perpetuities in Right of First Refusal Introduction The case of Robinson v. Carriage House Associates (596 A.2d 1378) adjudicated by...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Prosecutorial Inferences from Defendant’s Silence

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Prosecutorial Inferences from Defendant’s Silence Introduction In the landmark case of Rodney Robertson v. State of Delaware (596 A.2d 1345, Supreme...