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§ 3107 — Security to refund legacy

Delaware·Title 12·Part Administration of Decedents’ Estates·Ch. 31 SUITS AGAINST EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS·Subch. Suit for Legacy or Distributive Share
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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