Delaware Statutes
§ 1137 — Encumbrance defined
Delaware § 1137
JurisdictionDelaware
Title9
PartNew Castle County
Ch. 11COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY COUNCIL
Subch.Budgeting
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 9, § 1137 (2026).
Text
For the purpose of this subchapter, the term “encumbrance” shall mean a commitment for expenditure of an appropriation evidenced by a valid purchase order, similar document or process for the acquisition of supplies, material, work or services.
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Legislative History
9 Del. C. 1953, § 1137; 55 Del. Laws, c. 85, § 1 ; 71 Del. Laws, c. 401, § 36 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 7, § 4
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Delaware § 1137, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/de/9/1137.