Delaware § 1309 - Extinguishment of cause of action.
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§ 1309. Extinguishment of cause of action.
A cause of action with respect to a fraudulent transfer or obligation under this chapter is extinguished unless action is brought:
(1) Under § 1304(a)(1) of this title, within 4 years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred or, if later, within 1 year after the transfer or obligation was or could reasonably have been discovered by the claimant;
(2) Under § 1304(a)(2) or § 1305(a) of this title, within 4 years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred; or
(3) Under § 1305(b) of this title, within 1 year after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred.
70 Del. Laws, c. 434, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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