Sections
§ 5101 Defendant or prevailing party in law actions 10
§ 5102 Civil actions where defendant resides in another county 10
§ 5103 Writs of prohibition or mandamus 10
§ 5104 Actions in name of State 10
§ 5105 Cases not specially provided for 10
§ 5106 Actions in Court of Chancery 10
§ 5107 Affirmance of judgment by Supreme Court 10
§ 5108 Proceedings out of court 10
§ 5109 Cases within jurisdiction of justice of the peace brought in Superior … 10
§ 5110 Appeals from justice of the peace 10
§ 5111 Certiorari to justice of the peace 10
§ 5112 Bill of costs, time for entry upon docket 10
§ 5113 Endorsement on execution process 10
§ 5114 Neglect of duties by officers; penalties 10
§ 5115 Judicial revision 10
§ 5116 Adoption proceedings 10
§ 5117 Parentage proceedings 10
§ 5118 Dower actions 10
§ 5119 Perpetuating testimony of boundaries 10
§ 5120 Fence viewers’ services 10
§ 5121 Investment of moneys paid into Superior Court 10
§ 5122 Attachment for rent 10
§ 5123 Change of name proceedings 10
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Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 51 - Costs

  • adult person: means a person of the age of 18 years or older. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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:
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Dower: A widow
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Full age: means the age of 18 years or older. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Year: means a calendar year, and is equivalent to the words "year of our Lord. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302