Del. Code tit. 10 § 5710

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 5710 - Award by confession
(a) When available -- An award by confession may be made for money due or to become due at any time before an award is otherwise made. The award shall be based upon a statement, verified by each party, containing an authorization to make the award, the sum of the award or the method of ascertaining it, and the facts constituting the liability.
(b) Time of award -- The award shall be made at any time within 3 months after the statement is verified and has been served upon the arbitrators or the agency or person or persons named by the parties to designate the arbitrators. Such service shall be made personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
(c) Persons or agency making award -- The award may be made and entered on the judgment roll by the arbitrators or by the agency or person or persons named by the parties to designate the arbitrators.

10 Del. C. § 5710

10 Del. C. 1953, § 5710; 58 Del. Laws, c. 382, § 2.;