After judgment rendered in any civil action, any defects or imperfections, in matter of form, found in the record, or proceedings, in the action, may be rectified and amended by the court to which it is removed by appeal or writ of error, if substantial justice requires it, and if the amendment is in affirmance of the judgment.

Code 1852, § ?2512; Code 1915, § ?4431; Code 1935, § ?4889; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?4102;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4102

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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