Title 6 — Commerce and Trade
89 chapters · 627 sections in this title.
6 Del. C. § 2101. Purpose; legislative intent.
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§ 2101. Purpose; legislative intent. The purpose of this chapter shall be to promote the public benefits of a competitive economic environment based upon free enterprise. It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote efficiency in business operations, an equitable return on…
6 Del. C. § 2102. Definitions.
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§ 2102. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Court” means the Court of Chancery except where another court is …
6 Del. C. § 2103. Unlawful conduct.
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§ 2103. Unlawful conduct. (a) Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce of this State shall be unlawful. (b) It is unlawful for a person to monopolize, attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any oth…
6 Del. C. § 2104. Exemptions.
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§ 2104. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to forbid the existence or operation of labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations, instituted for the purposes of mutual help, and not having capital stock or conducted for profit, or to forbid or restrai…
6 Del. C. § 2105. General power of Attorney General.
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§ 2105. General power of Attorney General. The Attorney General shall have full power and authority on behalf of the State and its public bodies to investigate suspected violations of this chapter or of federal antitrust laws, and may institute such proceedings as are provided fo…
6 Del. C. § 2106. Investigative demand by Attorney General.
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§ 2106. Investigative demand by Attorney General. (a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person may have knowledge, or be in possession, custody or control of any documentary material, pertinent to a possible violation of this chapter, the Attorney Gener…
6 Del. C. § 2107. Actions by Attorney General for violations; civil penalty; equitable relief
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§ 2107. Actions by Attorney General for violations; civil penalty; equitable relief (a) The Attorney General may bring an action for any violation or threatened violation of this chapter. In any such action, the Court may assess against each defendant a civil penalty for the bene…
6 Del. C. § 2108. Actions for equitable relief and damages; suits parens patriae.
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§ 2108. Actions for equitable relief and damages; suits parens patriae. (a) If the State or any public body thereof is threatened with injury or injured in its business or property by a violation of this chapter, the Attorney General may bring an action for appropriate equitable …
6 Del. C. § 2109. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence.
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§ 2109. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence. In any action or proceeding brought by the Attorney General, a final judgment or decree determining that a person has violated this chapter, other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken, is…
6 Del. C. § 2110. Jurisdiction.
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§ 2110. Jurisdiction. The Court of Chancery shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all state court actions or proceedings authorized by this chapter or relating to its enforcement; provided, however, that in an action in which any party would otherwise have a right to trial by jury…
6 Del. C. § 2111. Limitation of actions.
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§ 2111. Limitation of actions. Any action to enforce this chapter shall be forever barred unless commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrued. For purposes of this section, a cause of action for a continuing violation is deemed to accrue at any time during the perio…
6 Del. C. § 2112. Security not required of State and public bodies.
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§ 2112. Security not required of State and public bodies. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the State and its public bodies shall not be required to give security in any action or proceeding under this chapter.62 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 1;
6 Del. C. § 2113. Construction of chapter.
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§ 2113. Construction of chapter. This chapter shall be construed in harmony with ruling judicial interpretations of comparable federal antitrust statutes.62 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 1;
6 Del. C. § 2114. Short title.
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§ 2114. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Delaware Antitrust Act.”62 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 1;