Search for absentee. — Delaware Code § 1705
Delaware Code § 1705 — Search for absentee.. Reproduced from the official Delaware Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1705. Search for absentee.
The Court of Chancery, on its own motion or upon the application of any party in interest, may appoint a Magistrate, investigator or appropriate agency to search for the presumed decedent in any manner which the Court shall deem appropriate, and the expenses of such search shall be paid out of the property of the absentee.
59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 101, § 9;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Delaware Code § 1705
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Search for absentee.
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