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§ 9616 — Neglect of duty; penalty

Delaware § 9616
JurisdictionDelaware
Title9
PartCounty Officers
Ch. 96RECORDERS

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 9, § 9616 (2026).

Text

For the neglect of any duty prescribed in this chapter, in cases where no other penalty is prescribed, the recorder shall be fined not more than $50.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 645; Code 1915, § 1387; Code 1935, § 1558; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 9616

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Recordation of instruments; duties
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