Delaware § 7511 - Default in satisfaction; amount of damages.
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§ 7511. Default in satisfaction; amount of damages.
Every person committing a default under § 7510 of this title shall be liable to the recognizor in such recognizance, or the executors or administrators of such recognizor, in damages to be recovered by a civil action. The damages shall not be less than $10, nor more than $50, except when special damages to a larger amount are alleged in the complaint, and proved.
Code 1852, § 2588; Code 1915, § 4518; Code 1935, § 4970; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 7511;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7511
What does Delaware Code § 7511 cover?
Section 7511 ("Default in satisfaction; amount of 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.
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