The
Delaware Court of Chancery is widely recognized as the nation's preeminent
forum for the determination of disputes involving the internal affairs
of the thousands upon thousands of Delaware corporations and other business
entities through which a vast amount of the world's commercial affairs
is conducted. Its unique competence in and exposure to issues of business
law are unmatched.
Currently the Court, through a private vendor, has made docket information and pleadings available over the internet for civil actions filed in the Court of Chancery (See LexisNexis.com/fileandserve. Please note:
There is a charge for using LexisNexis. This site is not maintained by the Delaware Court of Chancery and is the responsibility of LexisNexis.)
Recent Amendments, Standing Orders and Memorandums:
04/12/2012
Amendment to Court of Chancery Rules 100-103 - Effective May 1, 2012, these amendments address petitions to modify trusts by consent and will help the Court protect trust assets of minor and unborn beneficiaries and ensure the integrity of the Court in the process of modifying trusts.
03/01/2012
Amendment to Court of Chancery Rule 3 - Effective April 1, 2012, this amendment changes the requirements regarding the filing of Motions to Expedite, changes certain Guardianship fees and the instances when fees are charged for court proceedings. A revised Supplemental Information Sheet is attached which incorporates the changes for the filings of Expedited proceedings and should be used effective immediately with all new case filings.
The
Delaware Court of Chancery is widely recognized as the nation's preeminent
forum for the determination of disputes involving the internal affairs
of the thousands upon thousands of Delaware corporations and other business
entities through which a vast amount of the world's commercial affairs
is conducted. Its unique competence in and exposure to issues of business
law are unmatched.
