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internal affairs doctrine in Maryland

6 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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
Storetrax.com, Inc. v. Gurlandgreen
md · 2007 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Tellingly, following the change in ownership at the level 16 Under the internal affairs doctrine, “the laws of the state of incorporation generally will govern matters involving the internal workings of a corporation except where, considering a set of common law factors annunciated in the Restatement (Second) of Conflicts of Laws, a different state has the most significant relationship with the controversy.” Storetrax.com, Inc. v. Gurland, 397 Md. 37, 52 (2007).

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Resolution Trust Corp. v. Camhigreen
ctd · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Resolution Trust Corp. v. Camhi, 861 F.Supp. 1121, 1126-27 (D.Conn.1994).

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Tomran, Inc. v. Passanogreen
mdctspecapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Tomran, Inc. v. Passano, 159 Md.App. 706 , 862 A.2d 453 (2004) (relying upon the internal affairs doctrine in the absence of a contractual choice of law provision to conclude that the law of the country of incorporation controlled a shareholder’s derivative suit), aff'd, 391 Md. 1 , 891 A.2d 336 (2006).

2006See also Tomran, Inc. v. Passano, 159 Md.App. 706 , 862 A.2d 453 (2004) (relying upon the internal affairs doctrine in the absence of a contractual choice of law provision to conclude that the law of the country of incorporation controlled a shareholder’s derivative suit), aff'd, 391 Md. 1 , 891 A.2d 336 (2006).

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Gilman v. Wheat, First Securities, Inc.green
md · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Gilman v. Wheat, First Securities Inc., 345 Md. 361, 370-71 , 692 A.2d 454, 459 (1997); N.A.A.C.P. v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 674, 679 A.2d 554 , 559 (1996); Stockley v. Thomas, 89 Md. 663 , 43 A. 766 (1899).

2006See Gilman v. Wheat, First Securities Inc., 345 Md. 361, 370-71 , 692 A.2d 454, 459 (1997); N.A.A.C.P. v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 674, 679 A.2d 554 , 559 (1996); Stockley v. Thomas, 89 Md. 663 , 43 A. 766 (1899).

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Tomran, Inc. v. Passanogreen
md · 2006 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Tomran, Inc. v. Passano, 159 Md.App. 706 , 862 A.2d 453 (2004) (relying upon the internal affairs doctrine in the absence of a contractual choice of law provision to conclude that the law of the country of incorporation controlled a shareholder’s derivative suit), aff'd, 391 Md. 1 , 891 A.2d 336 (2006).

2006See also Tomran, Inc. v. Passano, 159 Md.App. 706 , 862 A.2d 453 (2004) (relying upon the internal affairs doctrine in the absence of a contractual choice of law provision to conclude that the law of the country of incorporation controlled a shareholder’s derivative suit), aff'd, 391 Md. 1 , 891 A.2d 336 (2006).

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First National City Bank v. Banco Para El Comercio Exterior De Cubagreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See First Nat’l City Bank v. Banca Para El Comercio, 462 U.S. 611, 621 , 103 S.Ct. 2591 , 77 L.Ed.2d 46 (1983); Edgar, 457 U.S. at 645 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 ; Koster v. Am.

2004See First Nat’l City Bank v. Banca Para El Comercio, 462 U.S. 611, 621 , 103 S.Ct. 2591 , 77 L.Ed.2d 46 (1983); Edgar, 457 U.S. at 645 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 ; Koster v. Am.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Edgar v. Mite Corp. green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2009With regard to foreign corporations, Maryland courts have traditionally declined to interfere in management disputes under the “internal affairs doctrine.” As described by *713 the Supreme Court in Edgar v. MITE Corp., 457 U.S. 624 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 , 78 L.Ed.2d 269 (1982): the internal affairs doctrine is a conflict of law principle which recognizes that only one State should have the authority to regulate a corporation’s internal affairs— matters peculiar to the relationships among or between the corporation and its current officers, directors, and shareholders — because otherwise a corporati

2009With regard to foreign corporations, Maryland courts have traditionally declined to interfere in management disputes under the “internal affairs doctrine.” As described by *713 the Supreme Court in Edgar v. MITE Corp., 457 U.S. 624 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 , 78 L.Ed.2d 269 (1982): the internal affairs doctrine is a conflict of law principle which recognizes that only one State should have the authority to regulate a corporation’s internal affairs— matters peculiar to the relationships among or between the corporation and its current officers, directors, and shareholders — because otherwise a corporati

42004–2009
NAACP ASS'N v. Golding green
md · 1996
2 sentences

2006In NAACP v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 679 A.2d 554 (1996), the Court of Appeals explained the “internal affairs doctrine” as follows: *78 “The internal affairs doctrine is a conflict of laws principle which recognizes that only one State should have the authority to regulate a corporation’s internal affairs-matters peculiar to the relationships among or between the corporation and its current officers, directors, and shareholders-because otherwise a corporation could be faced with conflicting demands.” Id. at 673 , 679 A.2d 554 (quoting Edgar v. MITE Corp., 457 U.S. 624, 645 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 , 73

2006In NAACP v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 679 A.2d 554 (1996), the Court of Appeals explained the “internal affairs doctrine” as follows: *78 “The internal affairs doctrine is a conflict of laws principle which recognizes that only one State should have the authority to regulate a corporation’s internal affairs-matters peculiar to the relationships among or between the corporation and its current officers, directors, and shareholders-because otherwise a corporation could be faced with conflicting demands.” Id. at 673 , 679 A.2d 554 (quoting Edgar v. MITE Corp., 457 U.S. 624, 645 , 102 S.Ct. 2629 , 73

32004–2006
Resolution Trust Corporation v. Everhart green
ca4 · 1994
1 sentence

2006Citing Resolution Trust Corp. v. Everhart, 37 F.3d 151 (4th Cir.1994), and the Restatement (Second) of Conflicts § 309 (1971), Storetrax asserts that the internal affairs doctrine is not absolute, but rather a presumption.

12006–2006
Stockley v. Jacob Thomas & Son green
· 1899
2 sentences

2006See Gilman v. Wheat, First Securities Inc., 345 Md. 361, 370-71 , 692 A.2d 454, 459 (1997); N.A.A.C.P. v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 674, 679 A.2d 554 , 559 (1996); Stockley v. Thomas, 89 Md. 663 , 43 A. 766 (1899).

2006See Gilman v. Wheat, First Securities Inc., 345 Md. 361, 370-71 , 692 A.2d 454, 459 (1997); N.A.A.C.P. v. Golding, 342 Md. 663 , 674, 679 A.2d 554 , 559 (1996); Stockley v. Thomas, 89 Md. 663 , 43 A. 766 (1899).

12006–2006
Jones v. Prince George's County green
md · 2003
2 sentences

2004See Restatement (Second) of Conflicts of Laws § 313 (stating that “[a] court will exercise jurisdiction over an action involving the internal affairs of a foreign corporation unless it is an inappropriate or an inconvenient forum for the trial of the action”); CJ § 6-104 (stating that, “[i]f a court finds that in the interest of substantial justice an action should be heard in another forum, the court may stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions it considers just”); Jones v. Prince George’s County, 378 Md. 98, 120-21 , 835 A.2d 632 (2003) (citations omitted) (stating th

2004See Restatement (Second) of Conflicts of Laws § 313 (stating that “[a] court will exercise jurisdiction over an action involving the internal affairs of a foreign corporation unless it is an inappropriate or an inconvenient forum for the trial of the action”); CJ § 6-104 (stating that, “[i]f a court finds that in the interest of substantial justice an action should be heard in another forum, the court may stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions it considers just”); Jones v. Prince George’s County, 378 Md. 98, 120-21 , 835 A.2d 632 (2003) (citations omitted) (stating th

12004–2004

Where else courts name it

DE 45 (1971–2026) CA 31 (1982–2025) NC 29 (2006–2026) NY 22 (1952–2025) MD 6 (2004–2022) IL 6 (2000–2019) TX 5 (2004–2017) OH 4 (2006–2017) NE 2 (2006–2017) SC 2 (2018–2026) MA 2 (1996–2017) WI 2 (2003–2004) AL 2 (2010–2010) MO 2 (1917–1939)

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