Delaware § 8807 - Exceptions, claims of negligence.
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§ 8807. Exceptions, claims of negligence.
Failure to comply with this chapter shall not be considered as evidence of either contributory or comparative negligence in any civil suit or insurance claim adjudication arising out of injury or death arising from a fire or the direct consequences of a fire; nor shall failure to comply with this chapter to be admissible as evidence in any trial of any civil action or insurance claim.
73 Del. Laws, c. 391, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 8807 cover?
Section 8807 ("Exceptions, claims of negligence.") 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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