Delaware § 5711 - Judgment.
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§ 5711. Judgment.
(a) The court shall enter a final judgment determining the rights of the parties. The judgment shall award to the successful party the costs of the proceeding.
(b) The judgment shall not bar an action, proceeding or counterclaim commenced or interposed within 60 days of entry of judgment for affirmative equitable relief which was not sought by counterclaim in the proceeding because of the limited jurisdiction of the court.
(c) If the proceeding is founded upon an allegation of forcible entry or forcible holding out, the court may award to the successful party a fixed sum as damages, in addition to the costs.
70 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 4;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5711
What does Delaware Code § 5711 cover?
Section 5711 ("Judgment.") 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 § 5711?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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