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DE HB17

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Viola

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes reference to Justice of the Peace Court No. 5 in Milford from Delaware Code § 5102
  • Updates statute to reflect that Justice of the Peace Court No. 5 was consolidated into Court No. 6 approximately ten years ago
  • Eliminates the exception that previously allowed plaintiffs suing residents within 3 miles of Milford to file in the now-defunct court
  • Maintains the general rule that plaintiffs cannot recover costs when suing a defendant in a county other than where the defendant resides

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Actions Where Defendant Resides In Another County.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2013
Judiciary1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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