Construction Litigation in Delaware
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Criminal Procedure Generally › Sentencing, Probation, Parole and Pardons › Interstate Compact For The Supervision Of Adult OffendersDE 11 § 11-4358
- Fiduciary Relations › Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act › AuthorityDE 12 § 12-49A-203
- Insurance › Unfair Practices in the Insurance BusinessDE 18 § 18-2304
- Workplace Fraud Act › Delaware Contractor Registration ActDE 19 § 19-3607
- Common Interests and Ownership of Real Estate › Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act › Management of the Common Interest CommunityDE 25 § 25-81-302
- Common Interests and Ownership of Real Estate › Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act › Management of the Common Interest CommunityDE 25 § 25-81-321
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.