Delaware § 373 Appointment of Magistrates for purpose of executing certain instruments

Delaware Statutes

§ 373 — Appointment of Magistrates for purpose of executing certain instruments

Delaware § 373

JurisdictionDelaware

Title10

PartOrganization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts

Ch. 3COURT OF CHANCERY

Subch.Procedure

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 10, § 373 (2026).

Text

In all cases where the Court of Chancery orders the execution of any conveyance, assignment, release, acquittance or other instrument and the party against whom the judgment is made does not comply therewith within the time mentioned in the judgment, the Court may appoint a Magistrate for such purpose. Such conveyance, assignment, release, acquittance or other instrument when executed by such Magistrate and approved by the Court shall be as valid and effectual as if done by the party required by the judgment to make the same. Any such instrument shall be recorded by the Magistrate if it is necessary.

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In all cases where the Court of Chancery orders the execution of any conveyance, assignment, release, acquittance or other instrument and the party against whom the judgment is made does not comply therewith within the time mentioned in the judgment, the Court may appoint a Magistrate for such purpose. Such conveyance, assignment, release, acquittance or other instrument when executed by such Magistrate and approved by the Court shall be as valid and effectual as if done by the party required by the judgment to make the same. Any such instrument shall be recorded by the Magistrate if it is necessary.