Delaware § 5719 - Subscribers’ liability on judgment.
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§ 5719. Subscribers’ liability on judgment.
(a) No action shall lie against any subscriber upon any obligation claimed against the insurer until a final judgment has been obtained against the insurer and remains unsatisfied for 30 days.
(b) Any such judgment shall be binding upon each subscriber only in such proportion as the subscriber’s interests may appear and in amount not exceeding the subscriber’s contingent liability, if any.
18 Del. C. 1953, § 5719; 56 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5719
What does Delaware Code § 5719 cover?
Section 5719 ("Subscribers’ liability on judgment.") 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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