No child under the age of 10 years may be excluded from giving testimony for the sole reason that such child does not understand the obligation of an oath. Such child’s age and degree of understanding of the obligation of an oath may be considered by the trier of fact in judging the child’s credibility.

65 Del. Laws, c. 111, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4302

  • Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Oath: includes affirmation in all cases where an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and "sworn" includes affirmed; and the forms shall be varied accordingly. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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