Elon Musk seeks to block Twitter's request for expedited trial
The Hindu
Shares of Twitter were down about 1% in extended trading.
Elon Musk filed a motion on Friday opposing Twitter Inc's request to fast-track a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion deal for the social media firm.
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Musk's lawyers, in papers filed with the Delaware Chancery Court, said Twitter's "unjustifiable request to rush this $44 billion merger case to trial in just two months" should be rejected.
The lawyers have requested for a trial date on or after Feb. 13 next year.
Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Shares of Twitter were down about 1% in extended trading.