Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 8746 – Judgment for want of an affidavit of defense
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In every case in which property of the defendant has been attached, and no affidavit is filed by the defendant, judgment on motion shall be entered in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant for the amount shown to be due by the affidavit filed by the plaintiff together with the plaintiff’s costs.
Code 1915, § ?1155; 40 Del. Laws, c. 135, § ?1; Code 1935, § ?1351; 9 Del. C. 1953, § ?8746; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 8746
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.