Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 3907 – Demand in actions to recover goods and chattels; necessity for proof
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In all actions to recover goods and chattels, no proof of demand shall be necessary, but the bringing of the action shall be considered a sufficient demand for all purposes. The failure at the trial to prove any demand shall not be a cause for dismissal, nor shall such failure inure in anywise whatsoever to the benefit or advantage of the defendant in the action.
18 Del. Laws, c. 220; Code 1915, § ?4187; Code 1935, § ?4666; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?3907;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 3907
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.