Explore foundational Delaware law from the 1860s, including corporate acts, insurance rules, and wildlife protections.
This collection presents official statutes and amendments that shaped governance, finance, and public policy in the state during a pivotal era.
The book compiles enacted laws and repeals, covering topics such as bank incorporations, marine mutual insurance, licenses for saltwater harvests, and enforcement procedures. It offers a window into how the state organized its legal framework, regulated commerce, and protected resources.
- Banking: changes to the name and structure of established banks, stock and voting provisions, and reporting requirements.
- Insurance: organization and governance of the Diamond State Marine Mutual Insurance Company, including by-laws, premiums, and claims handling.
- Wildlife and fisheries: licensing, penalties, and enforcement related to oysters, clams, terrapins, and game.
- Judiciary and enforcement: warrants, affidavits, and procedural details for arrests and trials.
Ideal for readers of historical statutes, legal historians, and those researching Delaware’s 19th‑century legislative framework.