Delaware Code § 17-511

Injury to roads and bridges; double damages; jurisdiction of courts; procedure and appeal
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(a) Whoever negligently or wilfully injures or damages any public road, bridge or drain, or any gate, light or other appurtenance
maintained and used for the convenience or safety of the traveling public in connection with such road, bridge or drain shall forfeit and pay
double damages therefor. If a public road, bridge, drain, gate, light, or other appurtenance is on or along a "Delaware byway," as defined in

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