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DE HB191

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Krista Griffith

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the civil jurisdictional limit for the Court of Common Pleas from $50,000 to $75,000 for civil actions at law
  • Expands the court's authority to handle counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party claims with judgments exceeding the $75,000 threshold
  • Based on recommendations from the Jurisdiction Improvement Committee established by Delaware Supreme Court Order of November 7, 2017
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Jurisdiction.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/23/2019

Committee Referrals

Judicial6/18/2019
Judiciary6/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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