Sections
§ 6101 Definitions 9
§ 6102 Borrowing power; limitations 9
§ 6103 Surplus funds; investment of 9
§ 6104 Salaries of clerks 9
§ 6105 Fire companies 9
§ 6106 Ambulance service 9
§ 6107 Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas 9
§ 6108 Return Day observance 9
§ 6109 Operation of Courthouse 9
§ 6110 Rules and regulations 9
§ 6111 Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or disposal 9

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 9 > Chapter 61 - Government of Sussex County

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302