Delaware § 8714 - Surveyor, chain-carrier, axe-person, target-bearer.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 8714 — Surveyor, chain-carrier, axe-person, target-bearer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8714. Surveyor, chain-carrier, axe-person, target-bearer.
For services on surveys and partitions in the Court of Chancery, ejectment in the Superior Court, marking and bounding of disputed lines, laying out of public roads, etc., surveyors, chain-carriers, axe-persons, target-bearers, witnesses, and all other persons necessary to the economical execution of any order of any of the courts in such cases, and the person having in charge the procurement of the execution of any such order, for his or her services in the premises, including the board and accommodations of persons properly employed in and about the execution of the work, the several courts concerned shall fix a just and fair compensation or allowance. All such charges and the expenses so incurred in and about the premises shall be a joint charge upon all the parties interested in such work, in proportion to their respective interests therein.
12 Del. Laws, c. 463; Code 1915, § 4873; Code 1935, § 5369; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 8715; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8714
What does Delaware Code § 8714 cover?
Section 8714 ("Surveyor, chain-carrier, axe-person, target-bearer.") 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 § 8714?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 8714" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Delaware official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Delaware attorney.
How does Delaware § 8714 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Delaware can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Delaware.