In a response filed Friday to Twitter’s lawsuit, Elon Musk’s legal team pushed back against the company’s attempt to have a fast-track trial in September.
- Tesla’s CEO instead wants it to take place in February, according to media reports.
Why it matters: Twitter seems intent on resolving this as soon as possible, but Musk wants more discovery time — presumably for a better chance to build his case.
- According to a summary of the filing reviewed by the New York Times, Musk accused Twitter of “delays” and “evasive responses” when asked how many spam bots were active on the site.
- This issue is at the heart of his stated refusal to proceed with the transaction. To date, Musk is not satisfied with the information provided by Twitter.
What’s next: A Delaware court judge will hear arguments Tuesday morning from both sides of the case, according to court filings.
Meanwhile: Also Friday, Twitter’s board urged shareholders to approve Musk’s acquisition of the company, according to a new SEC filing.
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