Delaware

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence - 51 Percent Bar
Circuit # 3

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products N/A
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 6 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 3 years
  • Personal Property 2 years
    • If not discoverable in 2 years 3 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
    • If not discoverable in 2 years 3 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – NO
Suspend Owner’s License – NO

Deductible Reimbursement

Undecided/ Pro Rata Default
No applicable statute, Administrative Code provision or case law exists

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

15% of statutory net income. Garnishment remains in effect until the judgment is paid in full; Bank accounts cannot be garnished

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability

  • $5,000 Vandalism
  • No limits for Auto

Liable for intentional or reckless damage to real or personal property; Person who signed license application liable for damages caused by minor driver; Owner of vehicle liable for damages caused by minor given permission to operate vehicle

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

No, unless there is an express agreement between landlord and tenant that allows subrogation.

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