Buchanan v. Gay

Summary

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s dismissal of David J. Buchanan’s complaint seeking $37 million in damages against an attorney, a nurse, and a law firm. The Court granted the appellees’ motions to affirm, concluding that the appeal was manifestly without merit and that the Superior Court committed no legal error or abuse of discretion.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court found no discernible error of law or abuse of discretion in the Superior Court's dismissal of the complaint and denial or disposition of Buchanan's other motions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Superior Court erred or abused its discretion in dismissing Buchanan's complaint and otherwise denying relief on his motions.
2. Whether the appeal was manifestly without merit such that the appellees' motions to affirm should be granted under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 25(a).

Disposition

affirmed