§ 2512 — Refusal to pay fees; penalty

Whoever neglects or refuses to pay the fees provided for in this chapter, for any service performed, within 30 days after written demand from the Register of Wills to whom such fees are due, shall be fined $20 besides costs of suit unless the Court of Chancery, upon application within such 30-day period for good cause shown, grants an extension of time for payment of such fees.

Legislative History

24 Del. Laws, c. 246, § 6 ; 24 Del. Laws, c. 247, § 4 ; Code 1915, § 4890; Code 1935, § 5378; 12 Del. C. 1953, § 2526; 59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1