Posts Tagged ‘Magistrate in Chancery’
Honorable Caroline Brittingham Joins The Court Of Chancery As Magistrate In Chancery
The Honorable Caroline Brittingham has joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. She will handle cases throughout the State of Delaware – with chambers located in Georgetown. This is one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions designed to help the court in its increasing workload. Magistrate Brittingham is a Delaware resident…
Read MoreDavid Hume IV Named Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable David Hume, IV has joined the Delaware Chancery Court as Magistrate in Chancery. His offices will be in the Court of Chancery courthouse in Georgetown, but he will handle cases throughout the state. Magistrate Hume has worked for the Department of Justice since 1999 heading up the Felony Screening, Sex Crimes and Felony…
Read MoreHonorable Danielle Gibbs Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable Danielle Gibbs has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Gibbs will handle cases throughout the state, however her chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Magistrate Gibbs occupies one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions that were designed to help…
Read MoreDelaware Chancery Position Title Changed
The title of “Master in Chancery,” which has existed in Delaware since the 1980s, is now referred to as ““Magistrate in Chancery.” The previous title–“Mastery in Chancery”–carries negative connotations for many Delawareans due to the use of the word “master” and its connection to slavery. According to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the…
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