Goods and chattels, taken in execution by a sheriff, or coroner, shall not be sold until the expiration of 30 days after the levy thereon and notice thereof to the defendant, unless the court, issuing the execution, shall, upon application of the plaintiff, or of the officer holding the execution, and on its being shown that the goods and chattels are of a perishable nature, or will create a charge by keeping, order the same to be sold sooner. Such order shall direct reasonable notice of the sale, according to the circumstances.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
Subchapter V. Sale Under Execution
§ 4971. Time of sale of goods and chattels.
§ 4972. Notice of public sale of goods and chattels.
§ 4973. Notice of public sale of real estate.
§ 4974. Place for public sale of real estate.
§ 4975. Officer conducting sale as barred from purchasing.
§ 4976. Deed of sheriff's sale.
§ 4978. Rent; time of entitlement; apportionment; proceedings.
§ 4980. Deed executed after petition; effect on title.
§ 4981. Recordation of petition and order; evidentiary value.
§ 4982. Deed after execution by sheriff's predecessor.
§ 4983. Deed by sheriff after expiration of term.
§ 4984. Deed by sheriff appointed to fill vacancy.
§ 4985. Discharge of liens upon execution sale; exceptions.
§ 4986. Payment into court of unclaimed proceeds from execution sale; disposition by court.