Delaware § 3103 - Perjury.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 3103 — Perjury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3103. Perjury.
In an indictment for perjury, it is sufficient to set forth the substance of the offense charged, stating before whom or in what court the oath or affirmation was administered or taken, the general nature of the cause or proceedings, with the names of the parties and proper averments to falsify the matter wherein the perjury is assigned, without setting forth the complaint, answer, indictment, information, declaration or any part of any record, either in law or in equity and without setting forth the commission or authority of the court or person, before whom the perjury was committed.
Code 1852, § 2964; Code 1915, § 4833; Code 1935, § 5324; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 3104;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3103
What does Delaware Code § 3103 cover?
Section 3103 ("Perjury.") 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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