Collin County District Judge Greg Brewer is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday from attorneys representing Electronic Data Systems shareholders who want to stop the proposed merger with Hewlett-Packard Co.

The attorneys, lead by a San Diego firm, argue that Plano-based EDS failed to follow proper procedures during the merger talks and that the form sent to shareholders for a vote was "deficient."

The attorneys argue that EDS' improving performance warranted a better price than H-P's $13.9 billion cash offer.

EDS' annual meeting is scheduled for July 31; the attorneys seek an injunction to prevent the deal's approval at the meeting.

Eric Torbenson