Del. Const. art. I, § 15
- Constitution
- Constitution of Delaware
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
No attainder shall work corruption of blood, nor except during the life of the offender forfeiture of estate. The estates of those who destroy their own lives shall descend or vest as in case of natural death, and if any person be killed by accident no forfeiture shall thereby be incurred. 84 Del. Laws, c. 281 and 85 Del. Laws, c. 5;
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