Sections
§ 6101 Negligence of owners and drivers of rented vehicles; insurance of … 21
§ 6102 Notification by owner of intention to rent vehicle 21
§ 6103 Records required of owners of rented vehicles; inspection; forms 21
§ 6104 Liability of parent, guardian, or employer for negligence of minor 21
§ 6104 v2 Liability of parent, guardian or employer for negligence of minor 21
§ 6105 Liability of owner for negligence of minor 21
§ 6105 v2 Liability of owner for negligence of minor 21
§ 6106 Liability of foster parent for negligence of a child or individual 21

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 21 > Chapter 61 - Civil Liability for Driver's Negligence

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Under age: means an age of less than 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302