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Higgins v. The Council of The Pointe at Bethany Bay Condominiums

Citation: Not availableDocket: 394, 2016

Court: Supreme Court of Delaware; May 17, 2017; Delaware; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware affirmed the July 5, 2016 Order of the Court of Chancery in the case involving Michele A. Higgins and Terrence S. Higgins as appellants against The Council of the Pointe at Bethany Bay Condominiums as the appellee. The decision, made on May 17, 2017, was based on the reasons articulated in the Court of Chancery's bench ruling from July 1, 2016. The final judgment of the lower court was upheld by the justices, including Chief Justice Strine and Justices Vaughn and Seitz.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The Supreme Court of Delaware upheld the decision made by the Court of Chancery, affirming the lower court's ruling without modification.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware affirmed the July 5, 2016 Order of the Court of Chancery.

Reliance on Lower Court's Reasoning

Application: The Supreme Court's decision was based on the reasoning provided in the Court of Chancery's bench ruling, indicating reliance on the lower court's articulated reasons.

Reasoning: The decision, made on May 17, 2017, was based on the reasons articulated in the Court of Chancery's bench ruling from July 1, 2016.