(a) Prohibition of penalties. — When an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed pursuant to this chapter, a penalty shall not accrue for failure to comply with the terms of the contract during the period of the stay.
(b) Reduction or waiver of fines or penalties. — If a servicemember fails to perform an obligation arising under a contract and a penalty is incurred arising from that nonperformance, a court may reduce or waive the fine or penalty if:
(1) The servicemember was in military service at the time the fine or penalty was incurred; and
(2) The ability of the servicemember to perform the obligation was materially affected by such military service.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 25D. DELAWARE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT
§ 2501D. Purpose; short title.
§ 2503D. Protection of servicemembers against default judgments.
§ 2504D. Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice.
§ 2505D. Fines and penalties under contracts.
§ 2506D. Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments.
§ 2507D. Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service.
§ 2508D. Statute of limitations.
§ 2509D. Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service.
§ 2511D. Certificates; reliance on certificates; persons reported missing.