Delaware Case Commentaries

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...

Enhanced Understanding of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Standards in Delaware: Tyre v. State of Delaware

Date: Feb 6, 1980

Enhanced Understanding of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Standards in Delaware: Tyre v. State of Delaware Introduction The case of John E. Tyre, III v. State of Delaware (412 A.2d 326) presents a...

Shareholder Ratification and Claims of Gift or Waste in Stock Option Grants: Analysis of MICHELSON v. DUNCAN

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Shareholder Ratification and Claims of Gift or Waste in Stock Option Grants: Analysis of MICHELSON v. DUNCAN Introduction In the landmark case of MICHELSON v. DUNCAN, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Lindsey v. State of Delaware: Affirmation of Robbery Conviction and Remand on Deadly Weapon Possession

Date: Apr 18, 1979

Lindsey v. State of Delaware: Affirmation of Robbery Conviction and Remand on Deadly Weapon Possession Introduction The case of Herbert Lindsey BEY, a/k/a Herbert D. Lindsey, Jr., Appellant, versus...

Storey v. Camper: Establishing the Strict Standard for Granting New Trials on Weight of Evidence Grounds in Delaware

Date: Mar 31, 1979

Storey v. Camper: Establishing the Strict Standard for Granting New Trials on Weight of Evidence Grounds in Delaware Introduction In the landmark case of Storey v. Camper, the Supreme Court of...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Broad Libel Protections Without Special Damages Requirement

Date: Dec 22, 1978

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Broad Libel Protections Without Special Damages Requirement Introduction The case William L. Spence, Jr. v. Allison J. Funk and Communications Consultants, Inc....

Innocent Spouse Recovery under Fire Insurance: Steigler v. Insurance Company of North America

Date: Feb 28, 1978

Innocent Spouse Recovery under Fire Insurance: Steigler v. Insurance Company of North America Introduction Steigler v. Insurance Company of North America is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Criteria for Opening Default Judgments: Insights from Battaglia v. Wilmington Savings Fund Society

Date: Nov 8, 1977

Establishing Criteria for Opening Default Judgments: Insights from Battaglia v. Wilmington Savings Fund Society Introduction The case of Carmela Battaglia v. Wilmington Savings Fund Society (379 A.2d...

Enhanced Fiduciary Duties in Delaware Corporate Mergers: Singer v. Magnavox Company

Date: Sep 24, 1977

Enhanced Fiduciary Duties in Delaware Corporate Mergers: Singer v. Magnavox Company Introduction The case of Louis S. Singer and Mollie Singer v. The Magnavox Company et al. (380 A.2d 969)...

Judgment Analysis: S.A. Judah v. Delaware Trust Company – Valuation of Securities Amidst Currency Substitution

Date: Aug 12, 1977

S.A. Judah v. Delaware Trust Company: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of S.A. Judah, etc., Appellant and Cross Appellee v. Delaware Trust Company, etc., Appellee and Cross...

Strict Adherence to Zoning Variance Standards Reinforced in Janaman v. New Castle County Board of Adjustment

Date: Aug 20, 1976

Strict Adherence to Zoning Variance Standards Reinforced in Janaman v. New Castle County Board of Adjustment Introduction Janaman v. New Castle County Board of Adjustment is a pivotal case decided by...