Delaware § 4653 - Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed.
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§ 4653. Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed.
If lost or completely destroyed, any bond or note may be reissued in the form and tenor of the lost or destroyed bond upon the owner furnishing, to the satisfaction of the governing body:
(1) Proof of ownership;
(2) Proof of loss or destruction;
(3) A surety bond in twice the face amount of the bond and coupons; and
(4) Payment of the cost of preparing and issuing the new bond or note.
9 Del. C. 1953, § 4652; 56 Del. Laws, c. 103, § 13;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4653 ("Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed.") 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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