Don't Let Your Delaware Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Delaware exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 16 requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Delaware are set per scheduling order.
- Delaware exhibit practice follows the rules of the court where the case is pending, such as the Superior Court or the Court of Chancery.
- Delaware's e-filing file-size limit: 10 megs/file suggested, 25 megs/transaction max (Superior Ct.) — confirm.
- New Castle County (Wilmington): Court of Chancery office at the Williams Justice Center, 500 North King Street.
- Kent County: State capital (Dover).
- Delaware Superior Court Civil Rule 16 governs pretrial conferences, scheduling orders and the pretrial stipulation, with exhibit specifics set by the assigned judge's scheduling order.
- A common Delaware exhibit-filing mistake: not understanding Masters in Chancery role.
Free Delaware Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Try It FreeExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing.
Two Ways to Prepare Delaware Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
With ExhibitPrep
- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Delaware Exhibit Requirements
Delaware is renowned for its Court of Chancery and business-friendly courts. File & ServeXpress is used for e-filing in the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery and Superior Court. The Court of Chancery has equity jurisdiction, largely over corporate issues, while Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction over civil cases except equity.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- Complete Delaware exhibit marking requirements
- File & ServeXpress registration and court-specific e-filing procedures
- County-specific rules for New Castle County (Wilmington)
- E-filing guide for File & ServeXpress (Supreme Court, Court of Chancery and Superior Court)
- Superior Court exhibit guidance for New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties
- File size limits and PDF formatting rules (check the portal for the current cap)
- Check the scheduling order for exhibit exchange deadlines.
- Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 16 citations and pre-trial requirements
County-Specific Rules Covered
New Castle County (Wilmington)
- • Court of Chancery office at the Williams Justice Center, Wilmington Source (opens in a new tab)
- • Home of the Superior Court Complex Commercial Litigation Division Source (opens in a new tab)
Kent County
- • State capital (Dover)
- • Court of Chancery has an office in Kent County Source (opens in a new tab)
Pro Tips Included
- •Understand distinction between Chancery and Superior Court
- •Court of Chancery hears equity matters, largely corporate and fiduciary disputes
- •Register for File & ServeXpress
- •Consider Complex Commercial Litigation Division
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Filing in the wrong court (Court of Chancery versus Superior Court) without checking which has jurisdiction.
- 2.Missing the deadlines in any expedited schedule the Court of Chancery sets
- 3.Not understanding Masters in Chancery role
- 4.Not confirming the judge's exhibit marking and numbering requirements before labeling
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Delaware Exhibit FAQs
What are the Delaware exhibit marking requirements?
Delaware Superior Court trial scheduling orders require exchanging pre-marked exhibits by a date the assigned judge sets, so confirm any prefix and numbering convention with the judge.
Does Delaware require e-filing for exhibits?
Yes, the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery and Superior Court use File & ServeXpress for e-filing. Confirm with the court whether your case requires electronic filing of exhibits through File & ServeXpress. Superior Court suggests limiting each file to 10 megs and each transaction to 25 megs; confirm the current limits before filing.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Delaware?
Exhibit exchange deadlines are set in the assigned judge's trial scheduling order, so follow the dates in your specific order.
Are there special exhibit rules for New Castle County courts?
The Complex Commercial Litigation Division of Superior Court sits in New Castle County and takes cases with $1 million or more in controversy.
What is the role of Masters in Chancery in exhibit disputes?
Check the Court of Chancery's rules and the assigned judge's orders for which discovery and pretrial matters may be referred to a Master in Chancery.
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