Constitution · Delaware

Del. Const. art. IV, § 16

Constitution
Constitution of Delaware
Text as of
October 2026

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The jurisdiction of each of the aforesaid courts shall be coextensive with the State. Process may be issued out of each court, in any county, into every county. No costs shall be awarded against any party to a cause by reason of the fact that suit is brought in a county other than that in which the defendant or defendants may reside at the time of bringing suit. 47 Del. Laws, c. 261 and 48 Del. Laws, c. 109; 84 Del. Laws, c. 281 and 85 Del. Laws, c. 5;

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