Delaware Statutes
§ 5017 — Stay of execution of writ
Delaware § 5017
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 10, § 5017 (2026).
Text
On making the rule for a writ of possession absolute, the court may direct a reasonable stay of execution. If the person in possession is a tenant, execution shall be stayed until the usual expiration of the year of tenants, according to the custom of letting in the place, or neighborhood, wherein the premises are situate.
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Legislative History
Code 1852, § 2468; Code 1915, § 4385; Code 1935, § 4843; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 5017
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