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seller motion in Delaware

6 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 2018–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Prairie Capital III, L.P. v. Double E Holding Corp.green
delch · 2015 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Ch.) (quoting Stonington Partners, Inc. v. Lernout & Houspie Speech Prods., N.V., 2002 WL 31439767 , at *8 n. 27 (Del.Ch.)). 17 Prairie Cap., 132 A.3d at 60 (quoting 3A William Meade Fletcher, Cyclopedia of the Law of Corporations § 1135, at 273–76 (perm. ed., rev. vol. 2011)). 12 ABRY and its Progeny In ABRY, the buyer alleged that the seller and company management manipulated financial statements to fraudulently induce the buyer to purchase the company.18 The buyer sought rescission of the transaction.19 The agreement at issue in ABRY did contain a non-recourse provision, even though the non

2022No. 1756-VCS, D.I. 15 (Tab 3, Part 4), § 11.10 (“Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, the Acquiror agrees and acknowledge that no recourse under this Agreement or any documents or instruments delivered in connection with this Agreement shall be had against any current or future director, officer, employee, general or limited partner of member of the Selling Stockholder or of any Affiliate or assignee thereof .... it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any

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Abry Partners V, L.P. v. F & W Acquisition LLCgreen
delch · 2006 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Ch.) (quoting Stonington Partners, Inc. v. Lernout & Houspie Speech Prods., N.V., 2002 WL 31439767 , at *8 n. 27 (Del.Ch.)). 17 Prairie Cap., 132 A.3d at 60 (quoting 3A William Meade Fletcher, Cyclopedia of the Law of Corporations § 1135, at 273–76 (perm. ed., rev. vol. 2011)). 12 ABRY and its Progeny In ABRY, the buyer alleged that the seller and company management manipulated financial statements to fraudulently induce the buyer to purchase the company.18 The buyer sought rescission of the transaction.19 The agreement at issue in ABRY did contain a non-recourse provision, even though the non

2022Ch.) (quoting Stonington Partners, Inc. v. Lernout & Houspie Speech Prods., N.V., 2002 WL 31439767 , at *8 n. 27 (Del.Ch.)). 17 Prairie Cap., 132 A.3d at 60 (quoting 3A William Meade Fletcher, Cyclopedia of the Law of Corporations § 1135, at 273–76 (perm. ed., rev. vol. 2011)). 12 ABRY and its Progeny In ABRY, the buyer alleged that the seller and company management manipulated financial statements to fraudulently induce the buyer to purchase the company.18 The buyer sought rescission of the transaction.19 The agreement at issue in ABRY did contain a non-recourse provision, even though the non

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Eagle Industries, Inc. v. DeVilbiss Health Care, Inc.green
del · 1997 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Having failed to identify a gap in which the implied covenant could operate, Seller’s claim fails. 63 United Rentals, Inc., 937 A.2d at 830 ; see also Eagle Indus., 702 A.2d at 1232 . 64 Count I alleges a breach of the Purchase Agreement, not the breach of any other agreement between the parties.

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Harold Kraft v. Wisdomtree Investments, Inc.green
delch · 2016 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Seller’s Declaratory Judgment Claim The crux of Seller’s declaratory judgment claim contends that Spectro is not entitled to indemnification and that the statute of limitations for Spectro’s fraud claim has expired.49 As discussed above, Spectro’s claim for indemnification for the 47 WisdomTree Invs., 145 A.3d at 983 (“If a plaintiff brings a legal claim seeking legal relief in the Court of Chancery, the statute of limitations (and its tolling doctrines) logically should apply strictly and laches should not apply.”). 48 Compl. ¶¶ 35–51.

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Downs v. Stategreen
del · 1990 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018The Sellers Disclosure of real property condition becomes part of the purchase agreement between the parties.8 As such, Violations of the Act, including issues with the seller’s disclosure, are treated by Delaware Courts as actions for breach of 5 Johnson v. Chrysler Corp., 213 A.2d 64, 66 (Del. 1965). 6 Downs v. State, 570 A.2d 1142, 1144 (Del. 1990). 7 Id. 8 6 Del.

2018The Sellers Disclosure of real property condition becomes part of the purchase agreement between the parties.8 As such, Violations of the Act, including issues with the seller’s disclosure, are treated by Delaware Courts as actions for breach of 5 Johnson v. Chrysler Corp., 213 A.2d 64, 66 (Del. 1965). 6 Downs v. State, 570 A.2d 1142, 1144 (Del. 1990). 7 Id. 8 6 Del.

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Johnson v. Chrysler Corporationgreen
del · 1965 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018The Sellers Disclosure of real property condition becomes part of the purchase agreement between the parties.8 As such, Violations of the Act, including issues with the seller’s disclosure, are treated by Delaware Courts as actions for breach of 5 Johnson v. Chrysler Corp., 213 A.2d 64, 66 (Del. 1965). 6 Downs v. State, 570 A.2d 1142, 1144 (Del. 1990). 7 Id. 8 6 Del.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Delaware. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Zaleha green
idb · 1993
2 sentences

2025No. 2024-0576-MTZ August 15, 2025 Page 15 of 23 to notice regarding the case, and distribution (if any) from the estate.”65 Per Rule 3001(e), and as conceded by Plaintiff in its own Bankruptcy Court filing, Plaintiff does not even have standing to object to the transfer notice before the Bankruptcy Court.66 Only Seller does; and any Seller objection would be addressed by the Bankruptcy Court.67 65 Zaleha, 162 B.R. at 315 ; id. at 313–15 (noting in context of standing to object to proposed Chapter 11 plan, claim owner who did not file a transfer statement was still a “party in interest”). 66 Fe

2025No. 2024-0576-MTZ August 15, 2025 Page 15 of 23 to notice regarding the case, and distribution (if any) from the estate.”65 Per Rule 3001(e), and as conceded by Plaintiff in its own Bankruptcy Court filing, Plaintiff does not even have standing to object to the transfer notice before the Bankruptcy Court.66 Only Seller does; and any Seller objection would be addressed by the Bankruptcy Court.67 65 Zaleha, 162 B.R. at 315 ; id. at 313–15 (noting in context of standing to object to proposed Chapter 11 plan, claim owner who did not file a transfer statement was still a “party in interest”). 66 Fe

12025–2025
Savor, Inc. v. FMR Corp. green
del · 2002
1 sentence

2025Letter Br.”]; D.I. 63 [hereinafter “Reply Letter Br.”]. 50 Savor, Inc. v. FMR Corp., 812 A.2d 894 , 896–97 (Del. 2002) (citations omitted) (quoting Kofron v. Amoco Chems.

12025–2025
United Rentals, Inc. v. RAM Holdings, Inc. green
delch · 2007
1 sentence

2021Having failed to identify a gap in which the implied covenant could operate, Seller’s claim fails. 63 United Rentals, Inc., 937 A.2d at 830 ; see also Eagle Indus., 702 A.2d at 1232 . 64 Count I alleges a breach of the Purchase Agreement, not the breach of any other agreement between the parties.

12021–2021

Where else courts name it

TX 17 (1881–2008) PA 8 (1914–2023) AZ 8 (1951–2004) NY 6 (1955–2009) DE 6 (2018–2025) MO 5 (1981–2024) GA 5 (1970–2011) NJ 4 (1995–2015) FL 4 (1965–2021) CA 4 (1976–2022) IL 4 (1981–2024) UT 4 (1933–2020) NM 4 (2011–2024) MI 4 (1955–2007) IA 3 (1902–1999) OR 3 (1949–2016) SD 3 (2008–2008) MT 3 (1925–2003) WA 3 (1922–2008) CO 2 (1974–1986) WV 2 (1922–1936) VA 2 (1995–2000) OK 2 (1945–1991) NE 2 (1922–1972) OH 2 (2003–2006) AL 2 (1968–1984) LA 2 (1956–1994) TN 2 (1996–2024)

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