Legal Opinion
Hughes v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided February 26, 1975PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Justice:
This appeal brings up for review an order of the Court of Chancery denying a motion to dismiss the complaint and granting motions to dismiss certain counterclaims.
I
The case involves a contest, long in litigation, between Howard R. Hughes and Hughes Tool Company (Toolco) (defendants), on the one side, and Trans World Airlines, Inc., (plaintiff), on the other. 1 The pertinent facts are stated in the opinion of the Vice Chancellor, 317 A.2d 114 (Del.Ch.1974), and we will restate them only to the extent necessary as we consider defendants’ argument for reversal. 2
II
In Hughes Tool…
2Cases cited23 opinions
- United Mine Workers of America v. GibbsSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Hagans v. LavineSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
- Rosado v. WymanSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Hughes Tool Co. v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1973
- Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Howard R. Hughes, and Hughes Tool Company and Raymond M. HollidayCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1971
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Brittingham v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1998
- Summa Corp. v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1988
- Linden Condominium Ass'n v. McKennaSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1999
- Merry v. Coast Community College DistrictCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979
- Bailey v. City of WilmingtonSupreme Court of Delaware · 2001
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