Delaware § 8710 - Attorney-at-law.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 8710 — Attorney-at-law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8710. Attorney-at-law.
The fees of an attorney-at-law, for the services specified, shall be as listed below:
| For every writ drawn by the attorney | $ .40 |
| Appearance for either plaintiff or defendant in an action or suit at law, or on appeal from a justice of the peace or Court of Common Pleas, or upon a certiorari | 2.67 |
| Appearance for either plaintiffs or defendants in an action or cause in Chancery | 13.33 |
| Every appeal bond for prosecuting an appeal in the Supreme Court | 1.00 |
| Drawing warrant of attorney | .13 |
| Complaint, declaration, motion, plea, etc., by warrant of attorney | 2.67 |
| All pleadings in a cause subsequent to the complaint, to be paid by the party pleading, and for inquisition, prohibition, etc., 1 cent a line. |
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What does Delaware Code § 8710 cover?
Section 8710 ("Attorney-at-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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