Rule XIV - Judgment Orders(1)Panel unanimity. A case may be terminated in this Court by a judgment order upon the unanimous decision of the panel. (2)Criteria for disposition by order. A case may be finally determined or terminated by written order, among other reasons, if: (a) the issue on appeal is controlled by settled Delaware law; (b) the issue on appeal is factual and there is sufficient evidence to support the jury verdict or findings of fact below;(c) the issue on appeal is one of judicial discretion and there was no abuse of discretion; or(d) the trial judge's determinations of fact and law are correct and there is no reason for the Supreme Court to repeat the reasoning articulated in support of them. (3)Form of order.(a) An order affirming the trial court usually includes a brief statement of the facts, the issues raised by appellant, and the reasons for the panel's decision. (b) Alternatively, an order may state that the case is affirmed by reference to the opinion of the trial court or the decision of the administrative agency and may contain one or more references to cases or other authorities.(c) Each dispositive order of the Court shall include the date of submission of the matter and the date the order is issued. (4)Procedure for approval. The procedure for approving orders by written acknowledgement is the same procedure which is used to approve opinions.Del. Sup. Ct. Int. Opp. P. XIV
Adopted effective 6/18/2015