Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 8745 – Affidavit of defense; time limit
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
The defendant in any attachment whose property has been attached at any time before the expiration of 10 days after the return of attachment may file in the court or with the justice of the peace where the writ is returnable an affidavit denying the demand of the plaintiff in whole or in part.
Code 1915, § ?1155; 40 Del. Laws, c. 135, § ?1; Code 1935, § ?1351; 9 Del. C. 1953, § ?8745;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 8745
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.