Delaware § 901 - Liability in actions for waste.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 901 — Liability in actions for waste., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 901. Liability in actions for waste.
If any tenant by the curtesy, tenant in dower, or tenant for life or years commits waste, during the tenant’s estate or term, of the houses, woods or any other thing belonging to the tenements so held, without special license in writing, the tenant shall be liable to an action of waste.
Code 1852, § 1756; Code 1915, § 3323; Code 1935, § 3788; 25 Del. C. 1953, § 901; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 901
What does Delaware Code § 901 cover?
Section 901 ("Liability in actions for waste.") 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 § 901?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 901" (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?
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How does Delaware § 901 apply to my situation?
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