Re: Judge Ruling

I don't know about Delaware - but in California "hearing the position of both parties" on a complaint means having a trial. Most judges will rule within a week or two of close of trial, even in the most complex cases. Usually, at the close of final arguments, the judge will set a date for the parties to return to court to receive the verdict and judgment.

Your question is hazy as to the nature of the proceeding in which the judge has heard "the position of both companies." Was their position heard with respect to a particular motion? With respect to summary judgment? Or, as I discussed above, were the positions articulated at trial?

After a hearing on a motion, it is unusual to have to wait more than a couple of days. A ruling on a motion is not dispositive of the entire case unless it is a motion for summary judgment or to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction or the like.

So, I guess the answer is that it depends upon the nature of the matter that was heard - trial, motion, etc.

Re: Judge Ruling

I don't know about Delaware - but in California "hearing the position of both parties" on a complaint means having a trial. Most judges will rule within a week or two of close of trial, even in the most complex cases. Usually, at the close of final arguments, the judge will set a date for the parties to return to court to receive the verdict and judgment.

Your question is hazy as to the nature of the proceeding in which the judge has heard "the position of both companies." Was their position heard with respect to a particular motion? With respect to summary judgment? Or, as I discussed above, were the positions articulated at trial?

After a hearing on a motion, it is unusual to have to wait more than a couple of days. A ruling on a motion is not dispositive of the entire case unless it is a motion for summary judgment or to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction or the like.

So, I guess the answer is that it depends upon the nature of the matter that was heard - trial, motion, etc.