Delaware § 1614 - Express repeal of common law.
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§ 1614. Express repeal of common law.
The common-law doctrine of lis pendens is hereby abolished and no action instituted after June 29, 1989, shall constitute constructive notice to any person unless notice of such action complies with the requirements of this chapter.
67 Del. Laws, c. 59, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1614 ("Express repeal of common law.") 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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