Del. R. Sup. Ct. Form 57.1-1

As amended through November 14, 2024
Form 57.1-1 - Consent to Representation

(CASE CAPTION)

I, [name], am a [plaintiff/defendant] in the above-entitled summary-possession matter in the Justice of the Peace Court. [Name of Supervising Agency] has arranged for me to be represented in this matter by [name of Qualified Tenant Advocate], under the supervision of [name of Supervising Attorney], an attorney admitted to practice law in the State of Delaware. I have been given a copy of Rule 57.1 of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware. I understand that [Name of Qualified Tenant Advocate] is not an attorney but is authorized to provide representation to tenants in summary-possession actions in the Justice of the Peace Court under the supervision of a Delaware attorney. I consent to representation by [Name of Qualified Tenant Advocate], and I voluntarily and knowingly waive any right I may have to representation by a member of the Delaware Bar.

Dated: ______________________ _________________________

[Tenant]

STATE OF DELAWARE

COUNTY OF _____________________

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _________day of _____________ 20__.

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(Duly authorized official)

I agree to provide the representation described above in accordance with Rule 57.1.

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[Qualified Tenant Advocate]

I will supervise [Name of Qualified Tenant Advocate] in accordance with Rule 57.1, and I hereby assume personal professional responsibility for the Qualified Tenant Advocate's guidance in any work undertaken, and for supervising the quality of the Qualified Tenant Advocate's work.

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[Supervising Attorney]

Del. R. Sup. Ct. Form 57.1-1

Adopted January 28, 2022, effective 3/1/2022.