Delaware § 9116 - Cancellation of bonds.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 9116 — Cancellation of bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9116. Cancellation of bonds.
The several bonds and recognizances of the several officers provided for in §§ 9114 and [former] 9115 [repealed] of this title as well as the official bond of any constable of the several counties shall be cancelled 3 years after the expiration of the terms of office of the several officers and such constable and shall after such time cease to be a lien on any property of any kind of the several officers and such constable or their respective bondsmen.
Code 1915, § 379A; 28 Del. Laws, c. 34; Code 1935, § 349; 46 Del. Laws, c. 56; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 9116; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9116
What does Delaware Code § 9116 cover?
Section 9116 ("Cancellation of bonds.") 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 § 9116?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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