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(a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, if the defendant being duly summoned does not appear, or if upon trial it is proved to the satisfaction of the justice that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the property, replevied and delivered, plaintiff shall have judgment for the possession thereof and for the costs.
(b) If it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of a portion of the property, replevied and delivered, plaintiff shall have judgment for the possession of that portion of the property and the defendant shall have judgment for the value of the other portion of the property, and each party shall pay its own costs.
(c) If it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of all or a portion of the property and that the property replevied was left in the possession of the defendant by reason of a bond having been given, as provided for in this subchapter the plaintiff shall have judgment for the value of the property to which he or she is entitled to the possession, and for the costs; otherwise judgment shall be for the defendant for the value of the property replevied and for the costs.
(d) In all judgments execution may be had to levy the amount thereof.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 9637. Judgments - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-9637/
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