Delaware § 701 - Insufficient evidence of survivorship.
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§ 701. Insufficient evidence of survivorship.
Where the title to property or the devolution thereof depends upon priority of death and there is not sufficient evidence that the persons have died otherwise than simultaneously, the property of each person shall be disposed of as if each person had survived, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
45 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 1; 12 Del. C. 1953, § 701; 70 Del Laws, c. 186,, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 701 cover?
Section 701 ("Insufficient evidence of survivorship.") 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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