Rule 55 – Default Judgments

by | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law

(a) Judgment. When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to appear, plead or otherwise defend as provided by these Rules, and that fact is made to appear, judgment by default may be entered. A party entitled to a judgment by...

Rule 54 – Judgment

by | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law

(a) Definition. “Judgment” as used in these Rules includes any order from which an appeal lies.(b) Judgment upon multiple claims. When more than one claim for relief is presented in an action, whether as a claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third- party...

Rule 53 – Masters

by | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law

(a) Appointment; qualifications. The Chief Judge shall appoint, commission and set salaries of qualified persons to act as masters in the Court, all of whom shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chief Judge, shall be residents of the State for at least 5 years...