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Delaware

Lawsuit Climate

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Lawsuit Climate

Delaware ranks first among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment, a position it has held for seven years running, according to Lawsuit Climate 2008: Ranking the States.

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Justice System

Justice System

The Delaware Judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court, the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, the Family Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the Justice of the Peace Court, and related judicial agencies.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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