Delaware Statutes

§ 8-635 — Dismissal for want of prosecution

Delaware § 8-635
JurisdictionDelaware
Title13
Ch. 8UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
Subch.Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage

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Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-635 (2026).

Text

The court may issue an order dismissing a proceeding commenced under this subchapter for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.

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Legislative History

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1

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