Penalties for violations or neglect of duty by officers.
Del. Code tit. 10, § 4758
in effectIf any prothonotary or sheriff refuses or neglects to perform any of the duties enjoined upon such officer by §§ 4755-4757 of this title, he or she shall be liable in damages to any person, injured by such default, in a civil action. Such default shall also be a breach of such officer’s official obligation or recognizance, as the case may be.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c047/sc03/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
