This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Deadline in Delaware

In Delaware, a party generally has 30 days to file an appeal from a final judgment, as prescribed by Del. Supr. Ct. R. 6(a). This 30-day period begins to run on the date the judgment is entered on the docket. The rule does not count the day of the triggering event, but includes all subsequent calendar days. Weekends and legal holidays are counted unless the final day falls on a day the court is closed, in which case the deadline extends to the next business day. The worked example below illustrates how to compute this period. For a precise deadline tailored to a specific case, the DocketMath calculator can perform the calculation using the official rule.

Governing authority

In Delaware, the deadline rule is set by Del. Supr. Ct. R. 6(a). The verified packet cites Del. Supr. Ct. R. 6(a) (https://courts.delaware.gov/rules/).

Delaware deadline: the verified value is 30 days under Del. Supr. Ct. R. 6(a). The verified packet cites Del. Supr. Ct. R. 6(a) (https://courts.delaware.gov/rules/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the deadline calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.