Delaware Code § 9-8761

Procedure to obtain deed
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
Any person having an interest in or a lien upon the real estate who redeems the same within the time and in the manner prescribed
in § 8760 of this title, or any purchaser in case the real estate has not been redeemed or their respective representatives, may prefer a
petition to the Superior Court setting forth the facts and applying for an order for a deed for the real estate, and the Superior Court, after
hearing and determining the facts set forth in the petition, shall thereupon order the sheriff to execute, acknowledge and deliver to the
person entitled thereto a deed granting and assuring unto such person the same estate and title as the defendant was seized of on July
1 of the year for which the taxes were levied upon under the judgment under which the real estate was sold was recovered (which date
shall be specified in the order), discharged from all equity of redemption and from all liens and encumbrances held by persons against the
property at the time of the sale who were given notice of such sale in the manner provided for in this subchapter and free and discharged
of any right of or any inchoate right of dower or curtesy therein.
(Code 1915, § 1166; 33 Del. Laws, c. 82, § 16; 34 Del. Laws, c. 92, § 7; Code 1935, § 1359; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 8761.)

Sale of Land for Delinquent Taxes in Kent and Sussex Counties

‹ Prev All Delaware sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.