Sections
§ 3501 Domestic attachment; when writ may be issued 10
§ 3502 Corporations subject to attachment and garnishment 10
§ 3503 Public officers and employees subject to attachment and garnishment 10
§ 3504 Unincorporated association subject to attachment and garnishment 10
§ 3505 Worthless checks or unpaid settlement memoranda 10
§ 3506 Foreign attachment against individuals 10
§ 3507 Foreign attachment against foreign corporations 10
§ 3508 Property subject to attachment 10
§ 3509 Proceedings against garnishees 10
§ 3510 Capias against garnishee 10
§ 3511 Effect of sales 10
§ 3512 Authority of Superior Court to make rules respecting attachments 10
§ 3513 Superior Court Rules govern attachment by justices of the peace and … 10

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 35 - Attachments

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Inhabitant: means a resident in any place. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.