Legal Opinion

Carey, Edward v. Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. Obara, Frank J., Jr. Barbera, Michael J. Ferrucci, Mark A. Appeal of Edward M. Carey

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Decided May 31, 1989No. 88-5968PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

GREENBERG, Circuit Judge.

This is a diversity case involving a dispute between a Pennsylvania corporation, Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), and one of its shareholders, the resolution of which is governed by Pennsylvania law. The shareholder, Edward Carey, challenged the validity of a corporate election in which his position opposing the split of PEI’s stock as proposed by management lost by a narrow margin. Thus, he commenced this action on October 31, 1988, in the district court to enjoin implementation of the result of the election. After a trial, the district court…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. BRADFORD-WHITE CORPORATION, Appellant in 88-1781 v. ERNST & WHINNEY; BRADFORD-WHITE CORPORATION, v. ERNST & WHINNEY, Appellant in 88-1828Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1989
  2. In Re Gerard J. Cantwell, Debtor. Appeal of Continental Bank and Beatrice Pitt and Samuel PittCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981
  3. Karen Lee Woodson v. Amf Leisureland Centers, IncCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1988
  4. In re Giant Portland Cement Co.Court of Chancery of Delaware · 1941
  5. Salgo v. MatthewsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1973

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Helen W. ANGUS, Appellant, v. SHILEY INC.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993
  2. Valenti v. MitchellCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1992
  3. Valenti v. MitchellCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1992
  4. Garcia v. General Motors CorporationDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1995
  5. 1975 Salaried Retirement Plan for Eligible Employees of Crucible, Inc. v. NobersCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1992

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