Delaware § 7503 - Judgment for less than penalty; security for further damages.
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§ 7503. Judgment for less than penalty; security for further damages.
A recognizance, bond, or penal sum, shall not be extinguished by a judgment in an action thereon, if for a sum as debt less than the penalty, but shall remain as a security for any damages sustained, or to be sustained on occasion of other breaches. For the recovery of such damages, actions may be instituted from time to time upon such recognizance, bond, or penal sum.
Code 1852, § 2579; Code 1915, § 4510; Code 1935, § 4962; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 7503;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7503
What does Delaware Code § 7503 cover?
Section 7503 ("Judgment for less than penalty; security for further damages.") 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 § 7503?
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