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10 DE Code § 6513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 65. Declaratory Judgments|§ 6513. “Person” construed.

§ 6513. “Person” construed. The word “person”, wherever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, or municipal or other corporation of any character whatsoever. 63 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 66. Structured Settlements|§ 6603. Jurisdiction; procedure for approval of transfers.

§ 6603. Jurisdiction; procedure for approval of transfers. (a) The Superior Court shall have nonexclusive jurisdiction over any application for authorization, under § 6601 of this title, of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights, except that if the structured settlement payment rights are held by a trustee, the Court of Chancery shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any application for authorization of a transfer of such rights. (b) Not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled hearing on any application for authorization of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under § 6601(2) of this title, the transferee shall file with the Court and serve on any other government authority which previously approved the structured settlement and on all interested parties a notice of the proposed transfer and application of its authorization, including in such notice:  (1) A copy of the transferee's application; (2) A copy of the transfer agreement; (3) A copy of the disclosure statement required under § 6601(2) of this title; (4) Notification that any interested party is entitled to support, oppose or otherwise respond to the transferee's application, either in person or by counsel, by submitting written comments to the Court or responsible administrative authority or by participating in the hearing; and (5) Notification of the time and place of the hearing and notification of the manner in which and the time by which written responses to the application must be filed (which shall be not less than 15 days after service of the transferee's notice) in order to be considered by the Court or responsible administrative authority. (c) Those parties, persons and officials named in § 6603(b) of this title shall have standing to raise, appear and be heard on any matter relating to an application for authorization of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under this chapter. (d) In cases where the payee shall not be represented by counsel, or where the payee and the transferee shall be represented by the same counsel, and the Court, in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, finds that the payee does not adequately comprehend the substance of the transaction, the Court may appoint an attorney ad litem who shall advise the Court if, in their opinion, the requirements of § 6601 of this title have been met. The costs and fees incurred by such attorney ad litem shall be borne by the payor or transferee and shall not be passed on to the payee or deducted from the payee's structured settlement agreement proceeds, provided that such costs do not exceed $500. 72 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  2, 3;  75 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  4;
10 DE Code § 6604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 66. Structured Settlements|§ 6604. No waiver; no penalties.

§ 6604. No waiver; no penalties. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be waived. (b) No payee who proposes to make a transfer of structured settlement payment rights shall inure any penalty, forfeit any application fee or other payment, or otherwise incur any liability to the proposed transferee based on any failure of such transfer to satisfy the conditions of § 6601 of this title. 72 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 67. Ejectment|§ 6701. Procedure.

§ 6701. Procedure. (a) The legal title to lands or to any tenements whereon entry can be made may be tried in a civil action, based upon a cause of action in ejectment. The action shall be begun by filing in the office of the prothonotary of the county in which the lands or tenements lie a complaint setting forth the cause or causes of action of the plaintiff, a sufficient description of the lands and tenements claimed and such other facts as may be pertinent. If the premises for which the action is brought are actually occupied by any person such actual occupant shall be named defendant in the action, and all other persons claiming title or interest to or in the same may be joined as defendants. If the premises are not occupied the action shall be brought against some person exercising acts of ownership on the premises claimed or claiming title thereto or some interest therein at the commencement of the action. Upon the filing of such complaint a summons shall issue to the defendants named in the complaint and the same shall be served by the sheriff, together with a copy of the complaint, upon the defendant or defendants in the usual manner. The summons shall require the defendant therein to appear in the cause and to file an answer within 20 days after the service of the summons and complaint. The sheriff shall make return of his or her service as soon as the same can be done, irrespective of any term or terms of court. (b) The answer or answers of the defendant or defendants shall set forth all of the defenses in law or fact and any defenses in law may be heard by the court at such time or in such manner as may be appropriate. Code 1852, §§  2601, 2602;  Code 1915, §§  4529, 4530;  Code 1935, §  4984;  44 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  1;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6702;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6901. Jurisdiction to grant writs.

§ 6901. Jurisdiction to grant writs. The writ of habeas corpus shall be awarded and issued by the Superior Court except in cases involving child support enforcement in which case the writ shall be awarded and issued by the Family Court. The writ may also be awarded and issued by the Family Court in other cases which are otherwise within its jurisdiction. A petition for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus may be reviewed and decided by the judge issuing the order incarcerating the petitioner in the first instance. Code 1852, §  2545;  Code 1915, §  4477;  Code 1935, §  4929;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6901;  70 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6902. Persons entitled to writs; exceptions.

§ 6902. Persons entitled to writs; exceptions. Every person imprisoned or restrained of liberty by any officer or person, for any cause or under any color or pretense, shall have remedy by the writ of habeas corpus, and may obtain relief, except:  (1) Persons committed or detained on a charge of treason or felony, the species whereof is plainly and fully set forth in the commitment; (2) Persons convicted of, or charged with, treason, felony, or any offense in another state, who ought, by the Constitution of the United States, to be delivered to the executive of such state, subject to the provisions of § 2510 of Title 11; and (3) Persons imprisoned by the authority of the United States.Code 1852, §§  2541-2544;  Code 1915, §  4476;  Code 1935, §  4928;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6902;  49 Del. Laws, c. 220, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6903. Person committed for contempt; notice of hearing.

§ 6903. Person committed for contempt; notice of hearing. (a) A person committed by any judge of this State, a justice of the peace, or by the mayor or any alderperson of any city or town, for a contempt, except a contempt issued by the Family Court in a case involving a child support order, shall be entitled to the writ of habeas corpus in the Superior Court. A person committed by the Family Court in a case involving a child support order shall be entitled to the writ of habeas corpus in the Family Court. (b) Notice shall be given to the committing magistrate of the time and place of hearing. The prisoner may deny the alleged contempt, under oath. The court or judge may remand or discharge the party. Code 1852, §§  2562, 2563;  Code 1915, §  4493;  Code 1935, §  4945;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6903;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  2;
10 DE Code § 6904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6904. Custody of minor child.

§ 6904. Custody of minor child. A writ of habeas corpus may be procured by 1 spouse living apart from the other, without being divorced, to determine the proper custody or charge of a minor child of the marriage, and orders may be made thereon, as provided by § 705 of Title 13 [repealed]. 16 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  Code 1915, §  4495;  Code 1935, §  4947;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6904;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6905. Application.

§ 6905. Application. Application for a writ of habeas corpus may be made by the party complaining, or anyone for such party, setting forth upon oath, where and by whom, and for what cause, to the best of his or her knowledge, such party is imprisoned or restrained of liberty, and exhibiting a copy of the commitment, if there be any, or showing why such copy could not be procured. Code 1852, §  2546;  Code 1915, §  4478;  Code 1935, §  4930;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6905;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6906. Award and service of writ.

§ 6906. Award and service of writ. (a) The court or judge, to whom an application under this chapter is made, shall, without delay, under penalty of $1,000 to the party aggrieved, award and issue a writ of habeas corpus under seal of the court, directed to the officer or person in whose custody the prisoner is detained, returnable forthwith before such court or judge. (b) The writ may be served by anyone who will do the service. Code 1852, §  2547;  Code 1915, §  4479;  Code 1935, §  4931;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6906;
10 DE Code § 6907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6907. Method of service; return.

§ 6907. Method of service; return. (a) When the writ of habeas corpus is served on the person to whom it is directed, either personally or by being left with any deputy or agent of the person at the place where the prisoner is detained, such person shall, without delay and within 3 days thereafter, produce the body of the prisoner as therein commanded; and shall fully certify in writing and under oath, the true cause or causes of the prisoner's detainer, and a copy of all process under which the prisoner is detained. (b) The return may be contradicted, and may also be amended. Code 1852, §  2548;  Code 1915, §  4480;  Code 1935, §  4932;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6907;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6908. Examination by court.

§ 6908. Examination by court. The court or judge shall, upon the return of a writ of habeas corpus, without delay, proceed to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint, giving notice to any party interested, and to the Attorney General or the Attorney General's deputy in cases of felony. The examination may be adjourned if necessary and the prisoner detained. Code 1852, §  2549;  Code 1915, §  4481;  Code 1935, §  4933;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6908;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6909. Discharge generally; defects in commitment.

§ 6909. Discharge generally; defects in commitment. (a) If no legal cause be shown for the imprisonment or restraint, the court or judge shall discharge the party therefrom. Any order entered upon a petition for a writ of habeas corpus discharging the prisoner from custody or otherwise granting relief to the prisoner may be appealed by the State to the Delaware Supreme Court. (b) No person shall be discharged for a mere defect in the commitment, if the evidence before the court or judge is sufficient to require that he or she should be committed, or bound for his or her appearance. In such case the committing magistrate shall be summoned, proper witnesses examined, and the accused committed properly. Code 1852, §§  2550, 2557, 2558;  Code 1915, §§  4482, 4489;  Code 1935, §§  4934, 4941;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6909;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 231, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6911. Discharge on bail.

§ 6911. Discharge on bail. If the party is detained for any cause or offense for which the party is bailable, the party shall be discharged on becoming bound by recognizance, in a proper sum and with sufficient surety, for appearance at the court having cognizance of the matter. If the party does not give such security, the party shall be remanded with an order therefor expressing the sum in which the party is held to bail, and the court at which the party is required to appear. Any justice of the peace, court or other officer authorized by law to take bail, may, at any time before the sitting of the court, bail the party pursuant to such orders. Code 1852, §  2551;  Code 1915, §  4483;  Code 1935, §  4935;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6911;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6912. Reduction of excessive bail.

§ 6912. Reduction of excessive bail. If the party is committed on mesne process in a civil action for want of bail, and it appears that the sum required is excessive, the court or judge shall decide what bail is reasonable, and shall order that, on giving such bail, the party shall be discharged. Code 1852, §  2552;  Code 1915, §  4484;  Code 1935, §  4936;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6912;
10 DE Code § 6913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6913. Remand.

§ 6913. Remand. If the party is lawfully imprisoned or restrained and is not entitled to be discharged on giving bail, the party shall be remanded or otherwise properly committed. Code 1852, §  2553;  Code 1915, §  4485;  Code 1935, §  4937;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6913;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6914. Delivering copy of warrant or process; penalty.

§ 6914. Delivering copy of warrant or process; penalty. Any officer or such officer's deputy, neglecting for 6 hours after demand, to deliver a true copy of any warrant or process by which the officer detains a prisoner to any person who demands such copy and tenders a reasonable sum for copying the same, shall forfeit and pay to such prisoner $200. Code 1852, §  2554;  Code 1915, §  4486;  Code 1935, §  4938;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6914;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6915. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6915. Returning writ and producing body; violations and penalties; compelling production.

§ 6915. Returning writ and producing body; violations and penalties; compelling production. (a) If any officer or person to whom the writ of habeas corpus is directed, or any deputy of such officer, or agent of such person, neglects to return the writ and produce the body as required by § 6907 of this title, it shall be a contempt of the court under whose seal the writ issued and a forfeiture of office. Such officer, person, deputy, or agent shall forfeit and pay to the prisoner $500. (b) Where the writ of habeas corpus is made returnable before the Superior Court, such contempt shall be punishable by the Court by both fine and imprisonment, or either, in its discretion; and the Court may, by attachment for contempt, compel the production before it, of the body of the person imprisoned or restrained of liberty. Code 1852, §  2555;  17 Del. Laws, c. 222;  Code 1915, §  4487;  Code 1935, §  4939;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6915;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6916. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6916. Evasion of writ; penalty.

§ 6916. Evasion of writ; penalty. Whoever, having in his or her custody or under his or her power, any person entitled to a writ of habeas corpus, whether any writ has been issued or not, with intent to elude the service of such writ, or to avoid the effect thereof, transfers the prisoner to the custody, or places the prisoner under the power or control of any other person, or conceals the prisoner, or changes the place of the prisoner's confinement, shall forfeit and pay to the party aggrieved $3,600. Code 1852, §  2560;  Code 1915, §  4491;  Code 1935, §  4943;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6916;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6917. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6917. Rearrest of discharged person for same offense; exceptions.

§ 6917. Rearrest of discharged person for same offense; exceptions. No person who has been discharged on a habeas corpus shall be again imprisoned or restrained for the same cause, unless the person is indicted therefor, or convicted thereof, or committed for want of bail by some court having jurisdiction of the cause; or unless, after a discharge for defect of proof, or for some material defect in the commitment in a criminal case, the person is again arrested on sufficient proof, and committed by legal process for the same offense. Code 1852, §  2556;  Code 1915, §  4488;  Code 1935, §  4940;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6917;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 6918. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 69. Habeas Corpus|§ 6918. Costs and fees.

§ 6918. Costs and fees. The costs in any proceeding under this chapter may be ordered to be paid by the county or otherwise. If the commitment is insufficient, the justice or officer who made it shall have no compensation for attendance. Code 1852, §  2559;  Code 1915, §  4490;  Code 1935, §  4942;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  6918;
10 DE Code § 7101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement|§ 7101. Short title.

§ 7101. Short title. This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Criminal Nuisance Abatement Act”. 72 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  2;
10 DE Code § 7102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement|§ 7102. Purpose; construction.

§ 7102. Purpose; construction. (a) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied so as to promote its underlying purposes, which are:  (1) To authorize temporary and permanent abatement relief and other remedies to abate any criminal nuisance as defined herein; (2) To eliminate locations that otherwise attract criminals, violence and the threat of violence associated with either illegal drug trade or any of the other nuisances defined herein; (3) To abate drug nuisances and illegal drug activity as well as the other nuisances defined herein that otherwise reduce property values, injure legitimate businesses and commerce and erode the quality of life for law-abiding persons working or residing in or near these locations; (4) To ensure that the civil actions and remedies authorized by this chapter be heard by the courts on a priority basis to expeditiously identify and abate all nuisances, particularly those involving illegal drug trade or activity; and (5) To encourage owners, landlords, operators and managers of buildings, places or premises (hereinafter referred to as “premise”) to take the affirmative steps necessary to prevent violations on their properties involving any of the above nuisances, particularly those involving illegal drug trade or activity. (b) Any action brought pursuant to this chapter, regardless of the remedy or remedies sought or ordered, is intended to be by the General Assembly and shall be deemed to be an action for abatement of a criminal nuisance. (c) Any action brought on the basis of a criminal nuisance defined at § 7103(5)b. of this title is intended to abate the criminal nuisance existing on those properties where illegal firearms exist and those who use illegal firearms congregate. It is not intended to interfere with the right to lawful possession or use of firearms by law abiding citizens. 72 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 161, §§  3-7;
10 DE Code § 7104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement|§ 7104. Maintaining a criminal nuisance.

§ 7104. Maintaining a criminal nuisance. Any person, including but not limited to any owner, agent, employee or lessee, who uses occupies, establishes, promotes, permits, facilitates, or conducts a criminal nuisance, or aids or abets therein, shall be liable for maintaining a criminal nuisance and shall be enjoined as provided in this chapter. 30 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  2;  Code 1935, §  5273;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  7102;  72 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  8;  78 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  9;
10 DE Code § 7105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement|§ 7105. Action to abate criminal nuisance.

§ 7105. Action to abate criminal nuisance. (a) Whenever a criminal nuisance exists and it adversely impacts the community, the Attorney General may bring an action to abate a criminal nuisance under this title to obtain temporary and permanent abatement relief under §§ 7111 and 7113 of this title and to seek civil penalties provided under § 7126 of this title. (b) Any other person, as defined in § 7103 of this title, may bring an action to abate a criminal nuisance under this title on behalf of the Attorney General in the name of the State, provided the person serves the State Solicitor with a copy of the complaint within 5 days of filing. The Attorney General may elect to intervene and proceed with the action after it receives a copy of the complaint. If the Attorney General reviews the complaint and determines that there is insufficient evidence to support the claim, the Attorney General may dismiss the complaint. 30 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  3;  Code 1935, §  5274;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  7103;  72 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  10;
10 DE Code § 7106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement|§ 7106. Jurisdiction; complaint; notice of lis pendens.

§ 7106. Jurisdiction; complaint; notice of lis pendens. (a) Any action under this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of the county in which the property is located. (b) At or before the commencement of the action a verified complaint alleging the facts constituting the criminal nuisance shall be filed in the office of the prothonotary of Superior Court, together with a notice of the pendency of the action, containing the names of the parties, the object of the action, and a brief description of the property affected thereby. Such notice of lis pendens shall be immediately recorded by the prothonotary. (c) The Court shall have in rem jurisdiction over the premises alleged to be a criminal nuisance, and the complaint initiating the civil action pursuant to this chapter shall name as a defendant the premises involved, describing it by block, lot number and street address, or by such means as are appropriate in the circumstances. 30 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  4;  Code 1935, §  5275;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  7104;  72 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 161, §§  11, 12;