Legal Opinion
Trans-Americas Airlines, Inc. v. Kenton
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided April 11, 1985PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HERRMANN, Chief Justice:
The issue in this appeal pertains to the duties which 8 Del.C. § 102(a)(1) * imposes upon the Secretary of State of Delaware when approving a proposed corporate name similar to one already on the books.
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Transamerica Corporation (hereinafter “Transamerica”), a nationally-known conglomerate incorporated in Delaware since 1928, formed a subsidiary, Trans International Airlines, Inc. (hereinafter “Trans International”), incorporated in Delaware in 1967. Since 1968, through its subsidiary, Transamerica has been actively operating a worldwide air charter service.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Giuricich v. Emtrol Corp.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1982
- Getty Refining & Marketing Co. v. Park Oil, Inc.Court of Chancery of Delaware · 1978
- Marker v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1982
- Colonial School Board v. Colonial Affiliate, NCCEA/DSEA/NEASupreme Court of Delaware · 1982
- Shy v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1983
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