§ 8616 — Removal from county to escape tax; penalty

If any taxable of any county removes from the county with intent to escape payment of any tax due, he or she shall be liable in any action brought before a justice of the peace for the recovery of such tax, to double the amount thereof.

Legislative History

28 Del. Laws, c. 82, § 33 ; 33 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 28 ; Code 1935, §§ 1425, 1458; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 8617; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1