Default judgment. — Delaware Code § 807
Delaware Code § 807 — Default judgment.. Reproduced from the official Delaware Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 807. Default judgment.
If a defendant:
(1) Requests a hearing and fails to appear on a civil traffic charge; or
(2) Fails to either pay the voluntary assessment within the time specified on the notice or summons, or to notify the court or voluntary assessment center or applicable entity within the required time, that the defendant wishes to have a hearing on the charge,
a default judgment may be entered against the defendant. Such judgments may be vacated or enforced consistent with § 805(e) of this title.
75 Del. Laws, c. 204, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Delaware Code § 807
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Default judgment.
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