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DE SB134

Bill

Status

Passed

8/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Poore

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for county sheriff's offices to appraise goods and chattels being levied upon to satisfy debts, removing references to appraisement throughout Title 10 of the Delaware Code

  • Repeals the provision that held sheriffs liable for a debtor's full debt amount if they neglected to properly return a writ of fieri facias (writ of execution) within the required time

  • Removes the requirement for constables to appraise goods seized under Justice of the Peace Court executions, including eliminating the 10-day waiting period after appraisement before sale

  • Shields sheriffs from lawsuits and damages for neglect or failure in executing writs of venditioni exponas (writs to sell previously levied property)

  • Eliminates the two-person sworn appraisal requirement for goods taken on attachment and removes appraisement recording from execution docket entries

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Related To Courts And Judicial Procedure.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/20/2019
Judicial6/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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