Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any person of the age of 18 years or older may settle and compromise any claim, demand, or action of any nature which that person may have or which may be asserted against that person without the interference of a guardian, trustee, or the like, and the release and acquittal of such person shall be valid and legally effective for all intents and purposes in law or in equity and shall bind all heirs, executors and administrators.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 6. Commerce and Trade § 2706. Settlement and release of claims by persons of the age of 18 years or older - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-6-commerce-and-trade/de-code-sect-6-2706/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)