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business judgment rule in Rhode Island

6 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Aronson v. Lewisgreen
del · 1984 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010
2 sentences

2010Ch. 1995) (citing Aronson v. Lewis , 473 A.2d 805 , 812 (Del. 1984)) (stating that the business judgment rule can only be claimed by a disinterested director, not one who appears on both sides of a transaction, or who plans to derive personal financial benefit from a transaction); Aronson , 473 A.2d at 813 (stating that the business judgment rule does not apply when officers "have either abdicated their functions, or absent a conscious decision, failed to act"). 36 This duty is often compared to that of corporate directors.

2010Ch. 1995) (citing Aronson v. Lewis , 473 A.2d 805 , 812 (Del. 1984)) (stating that the business judgment rule can only be claimed by a disinterested director, not one who appears on both sides of a transaction, or who plans to derive personal financial benefit from a transaction); Aronson , 473 A.2d at 813 (stating that the business judgment rule does not apply when officers "have either abdicated their functions, or absent a conscious decision, failed to act"). 36 This duty is often compared to that of corporate directors.

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Bove v. Community Hotel Corp. of Newport, RIgreen
ri · 1969 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010See e.g. , Bove v. Community Hotel Corp. of Newport, R.I. , 105 R.I. 36 , 41-42 , 249 A.2d 89 , 93 (R.I. 1969) (stating that in the area of corporate law, Delaware case law is a valuable tool for Rhode Island courts to utilize). 35 As an initial matter, the Court notes that the corporate general partner and directors of a general partner in a limited partnership "are entitled to the protections afforded corporate directors, including a presumption that their actions are protected from judicial oversight by the business judgment rule." Zoren v. Genesis Energy, L.P. , 836 A.2d 521 , 528 (Del.

2010See e.g. , Bove v. Community Hotel Corp. of Newport, R.I. , 105 R.I. 36 , 41-42 , 249 A.2d 89 , 93 (R.I. 1969) (stating that in the area of corporate law, Delaware case law is a valuable tool for Rhode Island courts to utilize). 35 As an initial matter, the Court notes that the corporate general partner and directors of a general partner in a limited partnership "are entitled to the protections afforded corporate directors, including a presumption that their actions are protected from judicial oversight by the business judgment rule." Zoren v. Genesis Energy, L.P. , 836 A.2d 521 , 528 (Del.

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Zoren v. Genesis Energy, L.P.green
delch · 2003 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Ch. 2003). `The business judgment rule generally protects the actions of general partners, affording them a presumption that they acted on an informed basis and in the honest belief that they acted in the best interests of the partnership and the limited partners.' Id. (quoting In re Boston Celtics Ltd.

2010See e.g. , Bove v. Community Hotel Corp. of Newport, R.I. , 105 R.I. 36 , 41-42 , 249 A.2d 89 , 93 (R.I. 1969) (stating that in the area of corporate law, Delaware case law is a valuable tool for Rhode Island courts to utilize). 35 As an initial matter, the Court notes that the corporate general partner and directors of a general partner in a limited partnership "are entitled to the protections afforded corporate directors, including a presumption that their actions are protected from judicial oversight by the business judgment rule." Zoren v. Genesis Energy, L.P. , 836 A.2d 521 , 528 (Del.

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NAACP ASS'N v. Goldinggreen
md · 1996 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Id. at 558-62.

2007Id. at 560-61.

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Omnicare, Inc. v. NCS Healthcare, Inc.green
del · 2003 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See § 7-16-17 ; see also Omnicare, Inc. v. NCS Healthcare, Inc., 818 A.2d 914 , 928 (Del. 2003).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Emerald Partners v. Berlin green
del · 2001
2 sentences

2004If the presumption of the business judgment rule is rebutted, however, the burden shifts to the director defendants to prove to the trier of fact that the challenged transaction was `entirely fair' to the shareholder plaintiff." Emerald Partners v. Berlin, 787 A.2d 85 , 90-91 (Del. 2001) (citations omitted).

2004If the presumption of the business judgment rule is rebutted, however, the burden shifts to the director defendants to prove to the trier of fact that the challenged transaction was `entirely fair' to the shareholder plaintiff." Emerald Partners v. Berlin, 787 A.2d 85 , 90-91 (Del. 2001) (citations omitted).

22004–2004
Miller v. Schweickart green
nysd · 1975
1 sentence

2010Boxer , 429 A.2d at 997 (quoting Miller v. Schweickart , 405 F. Supp. 366 , 369 (S.D.N.Y 1975) (stating that the fiduciary duty of a general partner to a limited partner is no less than that of corporate directors, requiring good faith, loyalty, and care)).

12010–2010
Boxer v. Husky Oil Co. green
delch · 1981
1 sentence

2010Boxer , 429 A.2d at 997 (quoting Miller v. Schweickart , 405 F. Supp. 366 , 369 (S.D.N.Y 1975) (stating that the fiduciary duty of a general partner to a limited partner is no less than that of corporate directors, requiring good faith, loyalty, and care)).

12010–2010
Tomaino v. Concord Oil of Newport, Inc. green
ri · 1998
1 sentence

2010Tomaino v. Concord Oil of Newport, Inc. , 709 A.2d 1016 , 1021 (R.I. 1998).

12010–2010
Churella v. Pioneer State Mutual Insurance green
michctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2004In sum, we hold that policyholders have no right to compel distribution where there is no statute, company bylaw, or contract provision according them that right, and where they did not sufficiently plead facts to overcome the business judgment rule." Id.

2004In sum, we hold that policyholders have no right to compel distribution where there is no statute, company bylaw, or contract provision according them that right, and where they did not sufficiently plead facts to overcome the business judgment rule." Id.

12004–2004
Grobow v. Perot green
del · 1988
1 sentence

2004Rather, "[t]he totality of the complaint's allegations need only support a reasonable doubt of business judgment protection, not a `judicial finding that the directors' actions are not protected by the business judgment rule." Id. at 809. (citing, Grobow v. Perot, 539 A.2d 180 , 186 (Del. 1988).

12004–2004

Where else courts name it

DE 450 (1969–2026) NY 343 (1957–2026) CA 90 (1986–2026) IL 53 (1960–2025) NC 44 (1978–2026) NJ 42 (1979–2026) TX 41 (1987–2026) WA 40 (1987–2025) MD 35 (1964–2025) MA 31 (1990–2025) PA 26 (1993–2023) OH 24 (1986–2026) SC 20 (1995–2025) IA 18 (1983–2026) ME 17 (1988–2021) CT 16 (1991–2017) MO 14 (1990–2023) NV 14 (2011–2024) MI 13 (1997–2025) MN 12 (1988–2017) OK 12 (1987–2026) CO 11 (1995–2024) WI 11 (1985–2024) AZ 10 (1987–2018) IN 10 (1992–2014) FL 9 (2007–2025) KS 8 (2001–2026) TN 8 (1992–2022) GA 8 (2014–2024) ND 7 (1990–2008) DC 7 (2000–2024) RI 6 (2004–2010) NE 6 (1993–2020) AR 6 (1990–2025) VA 5 (1990–2026) ID 4 (2009–2024) AL 4 (2005–2025) OR 4 (2008–2021) UT 4 (2005–2023) LA 4 (2008–2021) KY 4 (1999–2021) VT 3 (2010–2020) AK 3 (1980–2015) NM 3 (1986–2007) HI 3 (1998–2021) MS 2 (1994–2016) MT 2 (1990–2011)

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