Del. Code tit. 25 § 5701

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 5701 - Jurisdiction and venue

An action for summary possession in accordance with § 5702 of this title shall be maintained in the Justice of the Peace Court which hears civil cases in the county in which the premises or commercial rental unit is located. In the event that more than 1 Justice of the Peace Court in a county hears civil cases, then an action shall be maintained in the Justice of the Peace Court that possesses territorial jurisdiction over the area in which the premises or commercial unit is located. For purposes of this chapter, the term "rental agreement" shall include a lease for a commercial rental unit.

25 Del. C. § 5701

70 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 4; 76 Del. Laws, c. 250, § 1.;