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Whoever, being a prothonotary, neglects any duty enjoined by § 2303 or 2304 of this title, shall be fined in such amount or imprisoned for such term, as the court, in its discretion, may determine. The prothonotary shall further be answerable in a civil action to any person, injured by such default, for all damages sustained thereby, and such default shall be a breach of the prothonotary's official obligation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 2305. Penalties for neglect of duty - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-2305/
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