Where several persons are bound together in any bond, bill or other writing or judgment as joint debtors or as joint sureties, in any sum of money, made payable to any person or corporation, the executors, administrators, successors, order or assigns, and 1 or more of such persons was, at the time of making, signing or executing the same, or at the time of the rendition of such judgment, an infant, such fact shall be no defense in any action, proceeding or suit for the enforcement of the liability of those bound thereunder, excepting as regards the person who was an infant at the time of making, signing or executing such bond, bill or other writing, or who was an infant at the time such judgment was rendered.

18 Del. C. 1953, § ?7711; 56 Del. Laws, c. 460; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 7711

  • 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.
  • Infant: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302