Unfair and Deceptive Practices
6 Del. C. § 2513 — deception or a hidden material fact in a sale is unlawful, whether or not anyone was fooled
Any deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation or unfair practice, or concealing or omitting a material fact intending others to rely on it, in the sale, lease or advertisement of merchandise, is an unlawful practice, whether or not anyone was actually misled or damaged.
The Attorney General may sue to stop it, and a court that finds a wilful violation may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation.
Deceptive trade practices. A person likely to be damaged by a deceptive trade practice may get an injunction without proving money lost or intent to deceive. Where damages are awarded under other law for the same conduct, they are trebled, and attorneys' fees may follow in exceptional cases.
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit takes complaints. A particular dispute is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- 6 Del. C. § 2513 — Unlawful practice
- 6 Del. C. § 2522 — Proceedings brought by the Attorney General
- 6 Del. C. § 2533 — Remedies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.