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Delaware Statutes

§ 3102 — Action by infant legatee

Delaware § 3102
JurisdictionDelaware
Title12
PartAdministration of Decedents’ Estates
Ch. 31SUITS AGAINST EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Subch.Suit for Legacy or Distributive Share

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Del. Code tit. 12, § 3102 (2026).

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An infant legatee may sue for the legacy by guardian or next friend, as in other cases.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 2593; Code 1915, § 4521; Code 1935, § 4975; 12 Del. C. 1953, § 3102; 70 Del Laws, c. 186,, § 1

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Judgment and execution
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Costs; liability of personal representative therefor
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Consequences of instituting suit without presenting claim
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Process; default judgment and proceedings thereon
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Effect of judgment against executor or administrator
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