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The Delaware Court of Chancery is widely recognized as the nation's preeminent forum for the determination of disputes involving the internal affairs of the thousands upon thousands of Delaware corporations and other business entities through which a vast amount of the world's commercial affairs is conducted. Its unique competence in and exposure to issues of business law are unmatched.
A short history of the Court of Chancery, which dates back to 1792.
Detailed description of the legal jurisdiction of the Court.
Short biographies on the judicial officers of the Court.
Latest and archived decisions by the Court.
Rules and recent amendments governing Court procedures.
Standing Order No. 10 , effective July 27, 2022
List of fees and charges.
Attorneys and Litigants
Guidelines for Persons Litigating in the Court of Chancery
Guidelines for Requesting Court of Chancery Rule 174(b) Mediation
Guide for Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Actions in the Court of Chancery
Guidelines for Requesting Special Designation of Judicial Officers in Court of Chancery Actions
Guardianship
In the Court of Chancery a guardian is a person appointed to make medical and/or financial decisions on behalf of a person with a disability.
Learn More About the Guardianship Process in Delaware.
For the Media
Guidelines for Use of Laptops in the Courtroom.
Court of Chancery Calendar.
Docket Information - Civil actions filed with the court are available online at File and ServeXpress.
Court Resources
Contact information and requirements for Special Process Servers.
Mediation Guidelines - information on Voluntary Mediation in the Court of Chancery.
Request transcripts - contacts and costs.
Court of Chancery Updates Guidelines for Requesting Special Designation of Judicial Officers
November 19, 2024—Today, the Court of Chancery published updated Guidelines for Requesting Special Designation of Judicial Officers in the Court of Chancery. The Guidelines are intended to help persons litigating in the Court of Chancery identify common examples where special designation, often referred to as cross-designation, might be appropriate. First published in March 2023, the Guidelines identify common factors that should be considered in determining whether a request for special designation should be made or will be granted, as well as best practices for making such a request.
November 14, 2024—Court of Chancery Implements Amendments to Court Rules 143 and 144.The amendments streamline the Court’s Rules governing proceedings before the Magistrates in Chancery.
On November 4, 2024, the Honorable Christian Douglas Wright joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Although Magistrate Wright plans to handle cases throughout the State of Delaware, his chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Magistrate Wright occupies one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions designed to aid the court in its ever-increasing workload.
The Court of Chancery has released updated Guidelines for litigants, enhancing procedural efficiency by incorporating recent rule changes, reducing paper submissions, requiring electronic trial exhibits, and updating videoconferencing protocols. Read the full press release.
The Court of Chancery has offices in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County. The addresses and phone numbers for each location are listed below.
Leonard L. Williams
Justice Center
500 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-255-0544
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The Register of Wills is responsible for assisting individuals and attorneys with the probate process and maintains records relating to estates. The Register of Wills is a clerk of the Court of Chancery and has an office in each county of the state.
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