Denckla v. Independence Foundation

Wolcott, Justice:

This action was filed in the Court of Chancery by two sisters, adoptive daughters of William H. Donner, deceased, the founder of Donner Foundation (Incorporated), now known as Independence Foundation, defendant in the cause. Also named as defendants were two individuals, Maes and Barbieri, who are members, officers and directors of Independence. These individuals were not served and have not appeared in the action.

This appeal is taken by one of the two co-plaintiffs from an order granting partial summary judgment on the original complaint in favor of Independence, and from a…