Delaware § 2104 - Commissioner as process agent.
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§ 2104. Commissioner as process agent.
Solicitation, effectuation or delivery of any insurance contract, by mail or otherwise, within this State by an unauthorized insurer, or the performance within this State of any other service or transaction connected with such insurance by or on behalf of such insurer shall be deemed to constitute an appointment by such insurer of the Commissioner and his or her successors in office as its attorney, upon whom may be served all lawful process issued within this State in any action or proceeding against such insurer arising out of any such contract or transaction, and shall be deemed to signify the insurer’s agreement that any such service of process shall have the same legal effect and validity as personal service of process upon it in this State.
18 Del. C. 1953, § 2104; 56 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2104
What does Delaware Code § 2104 cover?
Section 2104 ("Commissioner as process agent.") 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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