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Treble Damages in Delaware

Under Delaware’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act, treble damages allow a successful plaintiff to recover three times the amount of actual damages proved at trial. This multiplier, set forth in 6 Del. C. § 2533(c), applies when a court finds that the defendant willfully engaged in a deceptive trade practice as defined by the Act. The statute directs the court to triple the actual damages award, though it also provides exceptions and conditions that may affect availability. The official source linked below contains the exact statutory language and any qualifying factors. The worked example on this page demonstrates how the calculation proceeds from actual damages to the trebled amount. To estimate a potential recovery in your own circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Delaware, the treble damages rule is set by 6 Del. C. § 2533(c) (Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act remedies). The verified packet cites 6 Del. C. § 2533(c) (Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act remedies) (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c025/sc03/index.html).

Delaware treble damages: the verified value is 3x under 6 Del. C. § 2533(c) (Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act remedies). The verified packet cites 6 Del. C. § 2533(c) (Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act remedies) (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c025/sc03/index.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages 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.