Legal Opinion
Frederic G. Krapf & Son, Inc. v. Gorson
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided May 27, 1968PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WOLCOTT, Chief Justice.
This is an appeal by Frederic G. Krapf & Son from the entry of a judgment after trial in favor of Sigmund Gorson. One question only is presented to us, viz.: May the president of a corporation, the charter of which has been proclaimed for failure to pay franchise taxes, be held personally liable upon a contract entered into by him in behalf of the corporation after the proclamation of the charter and before its revival ?
The facts of this cause as found by the trial judge are sufficiently supported by the record, and we consequently shall not disturb his findings. We…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Addy v. ShortSupreme Court of Delaware · 1952
- Wax v. Riverview Cemetery Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1942
- J. B. Wolfe, Inc. v. SalkindSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1949
- Harned v. Beacon Hill Real Estate Co.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1912
- State v. WaltersSuperior Court of Delaware · 1952
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3Cited by31 opinions
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