Blaustein v. Standard Oil Co.

Rodney, J.,

delivering the opinion of the Court:

This case calls for a consideration of the subject of foreign attachment as it exists in the State of Delaware, with particular, reference to its application to foreign corporations not doing business in this State. The precise question we must determine is the nature or character of the underlying indebtedness of the defendant justifying the issuance of the writ in an action ex contractu, in view of the language of the pertinent statutes of the State.

Certain principles concerning attachments in Delaware seem firmly settled. It is quite clear…