§ 7351 Petition for maintenance
§ 7352 Hearing on petition; order for recognizance of
§ 7353 Recognizance
§ 7354 Discharge upon failure to give recognizance
§ 7355 Discharge upon creditor’s action to discontinue liability
§ 7356 Petition by prisoner to give security for debt
§ 7357 Arrest upon same process; continuation of obligations
§ 7358 Special proceedings; affidavit of fraud

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 73 > Subchapter IV - Proceedings Regarding Maintenance of Imprisoned Debtors

  • 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.
  • County: shall mean Kent County. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 4601
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302