Delaware Superior Court

The Delaware Superior Court, previously known as the Superior Court and Orphans' Court, is the state trial court of general jurisdiction in the state of Delaware. It has original jurisdiction over most criminal and civil cases (except for suits at equity, which are handled by the Delaware Court of Chancery). It also serves as an intermediate appellate court, hearing appeals on the record from the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, and most state administrative agencies. It is headed by Judge Jan R. Jurden.[1]

Delaware Superior Court
EstablishedDecember 2, 1831 (by Constitution)
January 17, 1832 (took effect)
JurisdictionDelaware
Authorized byDelaware Constitution art. IV
Appeals toSupreme Court of Delaware
Type of tribunalState trial court (general jurisdiction)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Superior Court includes a Complex Commercial Litigation Division (CCLD), which has been operating as a Business Court since 2010.[2] The CCLD focuses on commercial disputes for money damages between businesses, complementing the Court of Chancery which focuses on internal business disputes.[3]

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