Delaware § 3501 - Domestic attachment; when writ may be issued.
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§ 3501. Domestic attachment; when writ may be issued.
A writ of domestic attachment may be issued against an inhabitant of this State upon proof satisfactory to the court that the defendant cannot be found, or that the defendant is justly indebted to the plaintiff in a sum exceeding $50, and has absconded from the defendant’s usual place of abode or is about to leave the State or has gone out of the State with intent to defraud his or her creditors or to elude process.
Code 1852, § 2264; Code 1915, § 4118; Code 1935, § 4606; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 3501; 52 Del. Laws, c. 341; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3501
What does Delaware Code § 3501 cover?
Section 3501 ("Domestic attachment; when writ may be issued.") 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 § 3501?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 3501" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 3501 apply to my situation?
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