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Jack Slimm successfully represented our client, the board of trustees of a condo association, in a chancery action. The trial took place over a period of weeks in the summer of 2025. On February 5, 2026, following post-trial motions, the Chancery Court issued its order and opinion dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint.

The matter arose from a contested election concerning the board of trustees, and the procedures and conduct underlying an election in August 2024. The plaintiffs were longtime unit owners seeking to reform and increase transparency in the governance. The plaintiffs filed a complaint challenging the integrity of the 2024 board of trustees election, and the legality of the election rules and procedures adopted by the board. The plaintiffs sought to invalidate the 2024 election results, repeal the governing rules, and compel the association to enact new procedures for future elections. The plaintiffs alleged that the board adopted new election rules in a resolution which eliminated safeguards such as signature verification, etc. Additionally, they alleged that the rules facilitated irregularities, such as casting of ballots by ineligible voters, harvesting and collection of ballots in unofficial settings, duplicative voting, and denial of opportunities for later submitted legitimate ballots to be counted.

After numerous trial days, the judge dismissed the plaintiffs’ complaint against the board in its entirety. The court entered judgment on the merits in favor of our client. The court also upheld the election results and denied plaintiffs’ request for injunctive and prospective relief for repeal of election procedures, new election rules, and court supervision over future elections. In addition, the court denied plaintiffs’ claims for attorneys’ fees and costs.

*Prior Results Do Not Guarantee a Similar Outcome