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Delaware Statutes

§ 3107 — Security to refund legacy

Delaware § 3107
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, § 3107 (2026).

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The court shall exercise equitable powers in requiring the plaintiff to give security to refund the legacy or any part thereof and also in respect to the delivery and acceptance of a specific legacy.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 2599; Code 1915, § 4527; Code 1935, § 4981; 12 Del. C. 1953, § 3107

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