Legal Opinion
Schroder v. Scotten, Dillon Company
Court of Chancery of Delaware
Decided November 10, 1972PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Chancellor:
This is an action under 8 Del.C. § 225 to determine the present directors and officers of Scotten, Dillon Company, a Delaware corporation. 1 The issue is framed by cross-motions for summary judgment. 2
A
The contest for control of this publicly-owned company involves two factions which are referred to hereinafter as “Berg” and “Schroder.” Schroder argues that the lawful directors and officers are those elected on October 27, 1971 (directors) and December 13, 1971 (officers); Berg says that the lawful officers are those elected on December 29, 1971 and the lawful directors are…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Simmons Creek Coal Co. v. DoranSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
- Cheff v. MathesSupreme Court of Delaware · 1964
- Standard Power & Light Corp. v. Investment Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1947
- Dillon v. BergDistrict Court, D. Delaware · 1971
- Cheff v. MathesCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1964
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- Hockessin Community Center, Inc. v. SwiftCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 2012
- National Home Products, Inc. v. GrayDistrict Court, D. Delaware · 1976
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