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MPM Enterprises, Inc. v. Gilbert (III)
731 A.2d 790,1999 Del. LEXIS 205
US
State Court
Delaware
Supreme Court
Patricof & Co. Capital Corp. (for Gilbert)<br>Advest, Inc. (for MPM)
Veasey

Summary

This case came before the Delaware Supreme Court on appeal from the Court of Chancery opinion in this statutory appraisal action.

See Also

MPM Enterprises, Inc. v. Gilbert (III)

At issue is whether or not the Court of Chancery committed legal error or abused its discretion in its choice and application of appraisal methods.