22 Del. C. § 711
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§ Â 711. Limitations on powers and liabilities.
Official statutory text
This chapter shall not be construed to authorize the taking of land nor the authorization of a city or town to lay out or construct any way which may be indicated on any plan or plot until such way has been laid out as a public way in the manner prescribed by law, nor shall this chapter be construed to render a city or town liable for damages except as may be sustained under § 705 of this title by reason of changes in the official map.
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