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Delaware Superior Court Civil Rules – 2026

The Delaware Superior Court Civil Rules govern civil proceedings in Delaware's Superior Court, the court of general jurisdiction that handles most civil cases above the Court of Common Pleas monetary threshold.

Browse all 161 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 — One 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 Superior Court; Prothonotaries Title XI: General Provisions Title XII: Divorce and Annulment Title XIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Title XIV: Masters Title XV: Rules Governing Actions Subject to Summary Proceedings for Commercial Disputes Title XVI: Rules Governing Mediation and Arbitration Proceedings for Business Disputes Title XVI: Rules Governing Action Filed in the Superior Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”)
Title I: Scope of Rules — One 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 7–16.2 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 64–71.3 Title IX: Appeals Rules 72–76 Title X: The Superior Court; Prothonotaries Rules 77–80 Title XI: General Provisions Rules 81–90.1 Title XII: Divorce and Annulment Rules 100–105 Title XIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Rules 106–112 Title XIV: Masters Rules 113–123 Title XV: Rules Governing Actions Subject to Summary Proceedings for Commercial Disputes Rules 124–133 Title XVI: Rules Governing Mediation and Arbitration Proceedings for Business Disputes Rules 134–140 Title XVI: Rules Governing Action Filed in the Superior Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) Rules 141–146