Delaware Code

11 Del. C. § 3106 (2026)

Allegation of intent to defraud

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Whenever it may be necessary, in any indictment or information, to allege an intent to injure or defraud, it shall be sufficient to allege an intent to injure or defraud without naming the particular person or body corporate intended to be injured or defrauded, and on the trial of the action it shall not be deemed a variance, but be deemed sufficient, if there appear to be an intent to injure or defraud the United States, or any state, territory, county, town or other municipal or public corporation, or any public officer in an official capacity, or any private corporation, copartnership or member thereof, or any particular person or persons.

11 Del. C. 1953, § 3107; 50 Del. Laws, c. 403, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1972–1972 · leading case: Clark v. State, 287 A.2d 660 (Del. 1972).

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Clark v. State, 287 A.2d 660 (Del. 1972). · cites it 3× “Appellant cites 11 Del.C. § 3106 6 as authority for stating that embezzlement of “lawful currency” is alleged in the indictment.”

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