Delaware § 3109 - Amicable actions.
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§ 3109. Amicable actions.
Any persons willing to become parties to an amicable action may enter into an agreement in writing for that purpose, either personally or by their agents or attorneys. On filing such agreement with the prothonotary, the prothonotary shall docket the action in the Superior Court, and from the time of such entry the action shall be deemed to be depending in the same manner as if the defendant had appeared to a summons issued against him or her by the plaintiff.
Code 1852, § 2243; Code 1915, § 4094; Code 1935, § 4585; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 3109; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3109
What does Delaware Code § 3109 cover?
Section 3109 ("Amicable actions.") 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.
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