Delaware § 1305 - Violations by corporations; service; collection of fines.
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§ 1305. Violations by corporations; service; collection of fines.
Where a corporation is accused of violating this part, the warrant of arrest may be read to the president, secretary, or manager in this State, or to any general or local agent thereof in any county where the action or indictment is pending. Upon return of the warrant so served, the corporation shall be deemed in court and subject to the jurisdiction thereof. Any fine imposed may be collected by execution against the property of the corporation. This section shall not exempt an agent or employee from prosecution.
26 Del. Laws, c. 164, § 10; Code 1915, § 2399; Code 1935, § 2859; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 1305;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1305 ("Violations by corporations; service; collection of fines.") 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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