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Immediately upon the filing of any claim under this subchapter, the justice of the peace with whom the claim is filed shall issue a summons, as in other civil cases, to the owner and contractor, directed to any constable of the county. The time for the defendant's appearance shall not be more than 3 days from the date of the summons, and not more than 2 adjournments shall be had and then only from day to day. If the defendant fails to appear at the time appointed or if after a hearing the justice is satisfied of the correctness of the claim, the justice shall give judgment as in other cases and, upon the payment of cost and a demand for the transcript, the justice shall furnish such transcript.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 25. Property § 2734. Summons; judgment; transcript - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-25-property/de-code-sect-25-2734/
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