Molina v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc.

Layton, J.:

I am cited to no Delaware authority directly on point. However, the general rule in this State is that in the absence of anything showing a contrary intent, the first day should be excluded but the day on which the act is to be done should be included. Standard Scale & Supply Corp. v. Chappell, 16 Del. Ch. 331, 141 A. 191, Del. Sup. Ct.; Simkin v. Cole, 2 W. W. Harr. 271,122 A. 191, Del. Super. Ct. This represents the great weight of authority throughout the country. 34 Am. Jur. Limitation of Actions, § 252. In a large number of jurisdictions the general rule has been applied in…