Del. Ch. Ct. R. 61 (2026)

Rule 61. Harmless Error Unless justice requires otherwise, no error in admitting or excluding evidence—or any other error by the Court or a party—is ground for granting a new trial or for vacating, dissolving, or modifying a judgment or order. At every stage of the proceeding, the Court must disregard all errors and defects that do not affect any party’s substantial rights. History. Amended May 18, 2026, effective June 1, 2026.

Rule 62. Stay of Proceedings Pending Appeal (a) Automatic Stay. Except as provided in Rules 62(c) and (d) or in an expedited or summary proceeding, execution on a judgment and proceedings to enforce it are stayed for 30 days after its entry, unless the Court orders otherwise. (b) Stay of Money Judgment by Bond or Other Security. At any time after judgment is entered, execution on a money judgment and proceedings to enforce it are stayed if a party provides a bond or other security. The stay takes effect when the Court approves the bond or other security and remains in effect for the time specified. (c) Stay of an Order or Judgment Awarding Equitable Relief. An interlocutory order or judgment awarding equitable relief is not automatically stayed under Rule 62(a), but the Court may suspend, modify, restore, or grant an injunction against its enforcement or stay its effect pending appeal on terms, including for bond or other security, that protect the party in whose favor it was entered. (d) Stay with Multiple Claims or Parties. A judgment entered under Rule 54(b) is not automatically stayed under