Richardson v. Blackburn

Seitz, Chancellor:

Plaintiffs as taxpayers of the State of Delaware bring this action on behalf of all such taxpayers against certain employees of an agency of the State, known as the Youth Services Commission, to recover for the State money allegedly illegally paid them by the State to their knowledge. The defendants have moved to dismiss and this is the decision on the grounds which have been briefed.

Counsel for all defendants contend that the Court of Chancery has no jurisdiction because the complaint shows on its face that the relief sought is a sum certain. Counsel go on to argue that…