Where the landlord alleges and by substantial evidence demonstrates to the Court that a tenant has caused substantial or irreparable harm to landlord’s person or property, or where the tenant alleges and by substantial evidence demonstrates to the Court that the landlord has caused substantial or irreparable harm to the tenant’s person or property, the Justice of the Peace Court shall issue a forthwith summons to expedite the Court’s consideration of the allegations.

70 Del. Laws, c. 513, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 5115

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.