Delaware § 406 - Effect of authentication.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 406 — Effect of authentication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 406. Effect of authentication.
(a) Legal material in an electronic record that is authenticated under § 405 of this title is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.
(b) If another state has adopted a law substantially similar to this chapter, legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official and authenticated by the official publisher in that state is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.
(c) A party contesting the authentication of legal material in an electronic record authenticated under § 405 of this title has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the record is not authentic.
79 Del. Laws, c. 357, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 406
What does Delaware Code § 406 cover?
Section 406 ("Effect of authentication.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 406?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 406" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 406 apply to my situation?
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