An action commenced by or against an executor or administrator shall not be abated by his or her death or removal from office, but a succeeding executor or administrator may be admitted a party plaintiff or made a party defendant to such action.

Code 1852, § ?2296; Code 1915, § ?4156; Code 1935, § ?4639; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?3703; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 3703

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.