Section node
Books and records
8 Del. C. § 220
- What this page is
- Section node, 8 Del. C. § 220
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- 2026-08-15Changed
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Short answer
What does 8 Del. C. § 220 require, and where does it carry an outcome in the rule tree?
8 Del. C. § 220 is the paragraph the Delaware DGCL decision agent rests on for this question. The stockholder right to inspect books and records for a proper purpose. The block was read against the publisher on 2026-08-15 and carries 2 outcomes in the agent's rule tree. The reference can be cited as it stands, with a link to the official text and a content hash.
8 Del. C. § 220Checked against the publisher 2026-08-15Official text
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- Jurisdiction
- 8 Del. C. Chapter 1
- Section node
- books
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- 2026-08-15
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Outcomes resting on this section
The rules below point to this section in their outcome. The verdict is a machine classification, not a judgment on an individual matter.
dgcl-books-purpose
The inspection demand states no purpose
8 Del. C. § 220(b) grants inspection only when the demand is in writing, made under oath and states a purpose reasonably related to the person's interest as a stockholder.
risk, Requirement applies conditionally
dgcl-books
The corporation must answer the inspection demand
8 Del. C. § 220(c) allows the stockholder to apply to the Court of Chancery if the corporation does not reply within five business days of the demand.
risk, Requirement applies
Section nodes
- Incorporation8 Del. C. §§ 101 to 111
- Board of directors8 Del. C. § 141
- Interested director transactions8 Del. C. § 144
- Indemnification8 Del. C. § 145
- Mergers and consolidations8 Del. C. §§ 251 to 267
- Appraisal rights8 Del. C. § 262
The verdict is a machine classification of the outcome, not legal advice and not a compliance decision.
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