Nothing contained in this chapter shall make a recognizor, obligor, or other party liable for damages beyond the penalty of his or her recognizance, bond, or specialty; or in any manner extend, abridge, or alter the legal operation of any recognizance or other instrument.

Code 1852, § ?2580; Code 1915, § ?4511; Code 1935, § ?4963; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?7504; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;