Del. Ch. Ct. R. 70 (2026)

Rule 70. Enforcing an Order for a Specific Act (a) Party’s Failure to Act; Ordering Another to Act. If an order requires a party to convey property, to execute or deliver a document, or to perform any other specific act and the party fails to comply within the time specified, the Court may order the act to be done—at a disobedient party’s expense—by another person appointed by the Court. When done, the act has the same effect as if done by the party. (b) Vesting Title. If the Court has jurisdiction over property, then the Court may enter an order divesting any party’s title and vesting it in others. The order has the effect of a legally executed conveyance. (c) Obtaining a Writ of Attachment or Sequestration. If an order entitles a party to performance of an act, the Court may order the Register to issue a writ of attachment or sequestration against a disobedient party’s property to compel obedience. (d) Obtaining a Writ of Execution or Assistance. If an order entitles a party to possession of property, the Court may order the Register to issue a writ of execution or assistance.

(e) Holding in Contempt. If an order entitles a party to performance of an act or possession of property, the Court may hold a disobedient party in contempt. (f) Statutory Authority. This rule supplements statutory authority to authorize performance through a substitute, vest title, and issue writs. History. Amended May 18, 2026, effective June 1, 2026.