It shall be sufficient defense to this proceeding, if any defendant of record establishes that:

(1) The condition or conditions described in the petition do not exist at the time of trial; or

(2) The condition or conditions alleged in the petition have been caused by the wilful or grossly negligent acts of 1 or more of the petitioning tenants or members of the tenant’s or tenants’ families or by other persons on the premises with the tenant’s or tenants’ consent; or

(3) Such condition or conditions would have been corrected, were it not for the refusal by any petitioner to allow reasonable access.

25 Del. C. 1953, § ?5903; 58 Del. Laws, c. 472, § ?1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 113;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 5903

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.