Courts of Delaware
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Courts of Delaware include:
State courts of Delaware
Federal courts located in Delaware
State courts of Delaware
- Delaware Supreme CourtDelaware Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Delaware is the sole appellate court in the United States' state of Delaware. Because Delaware is a popular haven for corporations, the Court has developed a worldwide reputation as a respected source of corporate law decisions, particularly in the area of mergers and...
- Delaware Court of ChanceryDelaware Court of ChanceryThe Delaware Court of Chancery is a court of equity in the American state of Delaware. It is one of Delaware's three constitutional courts, along with the Supreme Court and Superior Court.-Jurisdiction:...
- Delaware Superior CourtDelaware Superior CourtThe Delaware Superior Court is the state trial court of general jurisdiction in the state of Delaware. It has original jurisdiction over most criminal and civil cases...
(3 courts, one for each county)- Delaware Family Court
- Delaware Court of Common PleasDelaware Court of Common PleasThe Delaware Court of Common Pleas are state courts of the U.S. state of Delaware.The Delaware Court of Common Pleas are trial courts and inferior courts of limited jurisdiction. It has criminal jurisdiction throughout the state over all misdemeanors, except certain drug offenses, and motor vehicle...
- Delaware Justice of the Peace Court
- Delaware Alderman's Court
- Delaware Court of Chancery
Federal courts located in Delaware
- United States District Court for the District of DelawareUnited States District Court for the District of DelawareThe United States District Court for the District of Delaware is the Federal district court having jurisdiction over the entire state of Delaware. The Court sits in Wilmington...