Abbott v. Vavala

Summary

The Delaware Supreme Court refused Richard L. Abbott’s petition for interlocutory review of the Court of Chancery’s denial of motions for a temporary restraining order and expedited proceedings. The Court held that the application did not satisfy the strict standards for interlocutory review under Supreme Court Rule 42 and denied Abbott’s recusal motion as moot.

Holdings

1. The application for interlocutory review did not satisfy the strict standards for certification under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 42 and was refused.
2. The motion to recuse was denied as moot after the Court refused the interlocutory appeal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Abbott satisfied the strict requirements for certification of an interlocutory appeal under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 42.
2. Whether exceptional circumstances or benefits sufficient to justify interlocutory review existed.
3. Whether Abbott's motion to recuse members of the panel should be considered after the interlocutory appeal was refused.

Disposition

other