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Delaware Court of Chancery Civil Rules – 2026

The Delaware Court of Chancery Civil Rules govern civil proceedings in Delaware's Court of Chancery, one of the most influential business courts in the United States. The court has exclusive jurisdiction over corporate law matters and equity cases.

Browse all 231 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Sections

Title I: Scope of Rules — Form of Action Title II: Commencement of Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders; Deposit and Security for Costs Title III: Pleadings and Motions Title IV: Parties Title V: Depositions and Discovery Title VI: Trials Title VII: Judgment Title VIII: Provisional and Final Remedies and Special Proceedings Title IX: Appeals Title X: The Court of Chancery; Register in Chancery Title XI: General Provisions Title XII: Proceedings to Modify Trusts by Consent Title XIII: Guardians and Trustees Title XIV: Magistrates in Chancery Title XV: Receiverships; Receivers and Trustees for Corporations Title XVI: Judicial Ethics, Attorneys, Etc. Title XVII: Guardians for Persons with Disabilities Title XVIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Title XIX: Probate Procedures
Title I: Scope of Rules — Form of Action Rules 1–2 Title II: Commencement of Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders; Deposit and Security for Costs Rules 3–6 Title III: Pleadings and Motions Rules 7–16 Title IV: Parties Rules 17–25 Title V: Depositions and Discovery Rules 26–37 Title VI: Trials Rules 38–53 Title VII: Judgment Rules 54–63 Title VIII: Provisional and Final Remedies and Special Proceedings Rules 64–71A Title IX: Appeals Rules 72–76 Title X: The Court of Chancery; Register in Chancery Rules 77–79.2 Title XI: General Provisions Rules 80–99 Title XII: Proceedings to Modify Trusts by Consent Rules 100–108 Title XIII: Guardians and Trustees Rules 109–134.1 Title XIV: Magistrates in Chancery Rules 135–147 Title XV: Receiverships; Receivers and Trustees for Corporations Rules 148–168 Title XVI: Judicial Ethics, Attorneys, Etc. Rules 169–174.1 Title XVII: Guardians for Persons with Disabilities Rules 175–180-D Title XVIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Rules 181–186.1 Title XIX: Probate Procedures Rules 187–207