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DC Code § 16-3110 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 31 - Probate Court Proceedings|§ 16-3110. Order admitting will to probate as conclusive evidence

With respect to the trial of issues in the Probate Court, including the taking and use of testimony of non-resident witnesses, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, unless otherwise provided by law, are applicable thereto. A final order or decree admitting a will to probate, unless and until it is reversed, is conclusive evidence of the validity of the will in a collateral proceeding in which the will is brought into question, and a transcript of the record of the will, and of the decree admitting it to probate, is sufficient proof thereof.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 601, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 5(c), 27 DCR 2900.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3110. 1973 Ed., § 16-3111.
DC Code § 16-3111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 31 - Probate Court Proceedings|§ 16-3111. Arbitration; exceptions

The Probate Court may, with the consent in writing of both parties, arbitrate between a complainant and a personal representative, or between a personal representative and a person against whom the estate represented by him has a claim, or, with like consent, may refer the matter in dispute to an arbitrator. If reserved by the parties in their submission, exception as to matters of law may be filed to the award of the arbitrator, and the court may confirm or overrule the award. The award when confirmed is conclusive between the parties.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 601, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 5(c), (d), 27 DCR 2900.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3111. 1973 Ed., § 16-3112. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-3102.
DC Code § 16-3112 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 31 - Probate Court Proceedings|§ 16-3112. Costs and execution

The Probate Court may render judgment for costs against the unsuccessful party in any proceeding conducted in the court, and issue execution thereof.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 601, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 5(c), 27 DCR 2900.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3112. 1973 Ed., § 16-3113. Cross References Fees and costs in civil proceedings, see § 15-701 et seq.
DC Code § 16-3301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 33 - Quieting Title Obtained by Adverse Possession|§ 16-3301. Complaint; allegations; parties; service; decree

(a) When title to real property in the District of Columbia has become vested in a person by adverse possession, the holder thereof may file a complaint in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to have the title perfected. In the complaint, it is sufficient to allege that the plaintiff holds the title to the property, and that it has vested in him, or in himself and in those under whom he claims, by adverse possession. In the action, it is not necessary to make any person a party defendant except those persons who appear to have a claim or title adverse to that of the plaintiff. Upon the trial of the cause, proof of the facts showing title in the plaintiff by adverse possession entitles him to decree of the court declaring his title by adverse possession, and a copy of the decree may be entered of record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for the District. (b) In an action pursuant to this section, if process is returned not to be found, notice by publication may be substituted as in the case of nonresident defendants. Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if it is unknown whether one who, if living, would be an adverse party, is living or dead, or, in the case of a decedent, whether he died testate or left heirs, or his heirs or devisees are unknown, the cause may be proceeded with pursuant to section 13-341. (c) The rights of infants or others under legal disability shall be saved for a period of two years after the removal of their disabilities, but the entire period during which they shall be preserved may not exceed twenty-two years from the time they accrued, either in the plaintiff or in the persons under whom he claims.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 601, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(m); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(oo), 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3301. 1973 Ed., § 16-3301. Cross References Defense of adverse possession, see § 16-1113. Limitation of actions, see § 12-301. Service by publication, nonresidents, absent defendants, and unknown heirs or devisees, see § 13-336. Superior court jurisdiction, see § 11-921.
DC Code § 16-3701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3701. Demand prior to action; costs

In an action of replevin brought to recover personal property to which the plaintiff is entitled, that is alleged to have been wrongfully taken by or to be in the possession of and wrongfully detained by the defendant, it is not necessary to demand possession of the property before bringing the action; but the costs of the action may be awarded as the court orders.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3701. 1973 Ed., § 16-3701. Cross References Attachment of property in replevin action, see § 16-517. Superior court jurisdiction, see § 11-921.
DC Code § 16-3702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3702. Form of complaint

A complaint in replevin shall be in the following or equivalent form: “The plaintiff sues the defendant for (wrongly taking and detaining) (unjustly detaining) the plaintiff’s goods and chattels, to wit: (describe them) of the value of ____ dollars. And the plaintiff claims that the same be taken from the defendant and delivered to him; or, if they are eloigned, that he may have judgment of their value and all mesne profits and damages, which he estimates at ____ dollars, besides costs.”  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3702. 1973 Ed., § 16-3702.
DC Code § 16-3703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3703. Affidavit; contents

At the time of filing a complaint in replevin, the plaintiff, his agent, or attorney shall file an affidavit stating that — (1) according to affiant’s information and belief, the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of chattels proposed to be replevied, being the same described in the complaint; (2) the defendant has seized and detained or detains the chattels; and (3) the chattels were not subject to the seizure or detention and were not taken upon a writ of replevin between the parties.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3703. 1973 Ed., § 16-3703.
DC Code § 16-3704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3704. Undertaking to abide judgment of the court

At the time of filing a complaint in replevin, the plaintiff shall enter into an undertaking by himself or his agent with surety, approved by the clerk, to abide by and perform the judgment of the court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3704. 1973 Ed., § 16-3704. Cross References Bonds and undertakings, see § 28-2501 et seq.
DC Code § 16-3705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3705. Failure of officer to obtain possession; procedure

When the officer’s return of a writ of replevin issued pursuant to this subchapter is that he has served the defendant with copies of the complaint, affidavit, and summons, but that he could not obtain possession of the goods and chattels sued for, the plaintiff may prosecute the action for the value of the property and damages for detention, or he may renew the writ in order to obtain possession of the goods and chattels themselves.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3705. 1973 Ed., § 16-3705. Cross References Attachment of property in replevin action, see § 16-517.
DC Code § 16-3706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3706. Publication against defendant

When the officer’s return of a writ of replevin is that he has taken possession of the goods and chattels sued for, but indicates that personal service on the defendant could not be made, the court, subject to the provisions of section 13-340 as to mailing notice, may order that the defendant appear to the action by a fixed day. The plaintiff shall cause notice of the order to be given by publication in a newspaper published in the District at least three times, the first publication to be at least twenty days before the day fixed for the defendant’s appearance.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3706. 1973 Ed., § 16-3706. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-3707.
DC Code § 16-3707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3707. Default

If, after notice as provided by section 16-3706 , the defendant fails to appear, the court may proceed as in case of default after personal service.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3707. 1973 Ed., § 16-3707.
DC Code § 16-3708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3708. Motion for return of property; procedure; objection to sufficiency of security

(a) On the taking possession of the goods and chattels by the marshal by virtue of a writ of replevin, the defendant may, on one day’s notice to the plaintiff or his attorney, move for a return of the property to his possession. Thereupon, the court may inquire into the circumstances and manner of the defendant’s obtaining possession of the property, and, if it seems just, may order the property to be returned to the possession of the defendant, to abide the final judgment in the action. The court may require the defendant to enter into an undertaking with surety or sureties, similar to that required of the plaintiff upon the commencement of the action. In such case, the court shall render judgment against the surety or sureties, as well as against the defendant. (b) When it appears that the possession of the property was forcibly or fraudulently obtained by the defendant, or that the possession, being first in the plaintiff, was procured or retained by the defendant without authority from the plaintiff, the court may refuse to order the return of the property to the possession of the defendant. The defendant may also, on similar notice, object to the sufficiency of the security in the undertaking of the plaintiff, and the court may require additional security, in default of which the property shall be returned to the defendant, but the action may proceed as if the property had not been taken.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3708. 1973 Ed., § 16-3708. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-3709.
DC Code § 16-3709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3709. Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion

If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708 , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708 , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3709. 1973 Ed., § 16-3709.
DC Code § 16-3710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3710. Determination and measure of plaintiff’s damages

Whether, in an action of replevin, the defendant answers and the issue thereon joined is found against him, or judgment is rendered against him on proper motion under rules of court, or he makes default after personal service or publication, the plaintiff’s damages shall be ascertained by the jury trying the issue, where one is joined, or by a jury of inquest, where jury trial had been waived or there is no issue of fact, and the damages shall be the full value of the goods, if eloigned by the defendant, including, in every case, the loss sustained by the plaintiff by reason of the detention, and the judgment shall be rendered for the plaintiff accordingly.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3710. 1973 Ed., § 16-3710.
DC Code § 16-3711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3711. Judgment for defendant and determination of damages

When, in an action of replevin, the issue is found for the defendant, or the plaintiff dismisses or fails to prosecute his suit, or judgment is rendered against the plaintiff on proper motion under rules of court, the judgment shall be that the goods, if delivered to the plaintiff, be returned to the defendant with damages for their detention, or, on failure, that the defendant recover against the plaintiff and his surety the damages sustained by him. The damages shall be assessed by the jury trying the issue; or, where jury trial had been waived, or judgment is rendered against the plaintiff prior to trial on proper motion under rules of court, or he dismisses or fails to prosecute his suit, by a jury of inquest.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 606, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3711. 1973 Ed., § 16-3711.
DC Code § 16-3712 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3712. Verdict where goods are eloigned

If the defendant in an action of replevin has eloigned the things sued for, the court may instruct the jury, if they find for the plaintiff, to assess such damages as may compel the defendant to return the things.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 606, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3712. 1973 Ed., § 16-3712.
DC Code § 16-3713 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3713. Judgment where goods are eloigned

The judgment in a case where the defendant has eloigned the goods sued for, shall be that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the value of the goods as found and the damages so assessed, to be discharged by the return of the things, within ten days after the judgment, with damages for detention, which the jury shall also assess.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 606, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3713. 1973 Ed., § 16-3713.
DC Code § 16-3731 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3731. Jurisdiction; form of complaint

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3732 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3732. Affidavit; contents

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3733 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3733. Undertaking to abide judgment of the court

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3734 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3734. Failure of officer to obtain possession

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3735 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3735. Publication against defendant

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3736 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3736. Default

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3737 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3737. Retention of property by marshal; sufficiency of undertaking, quashing writ, and return of property

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3738 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3738. Motion for return of property; procedure; objection to sufficiency of security

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3739 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3739. Determination and measure of plaintiff’s damages

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3740 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 37 - Replevin|§ 16-3740. Judgment for defendant and determination of damages

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(o)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 16-3731 to 16-3740.
DC Code § 16-3901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Small Claims and Conciliation Procedure in Superior Court|§ 16-3901. Practice; applicability of other laws and rules of court

All provisions of law relating to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the rules of the court apply to the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the court as far as they may be applicable and are not in conflict with this chapter or Chapter 13 of Title 11. In case of conflict, this chapter and chapter 13 of Title 11 control.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 608, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(p)(2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3901. 1973 Ed., § 16-3901.
DC Code § 16-3903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Small Claims and Conciliation Procedure in Superior Court|§ 16-3903. Fees and costs; waiver

Fees for processing actions in the Small Claims Branch shall be set as the court prescribes. The judge sitting in the Branch may waive the prepayment of costs or the payment of costs accruing during the action upon the sworn statement of the plaintiff or upon other satisfactory evidence of his inability to pay the costs. When costs are so waived the notation to be made on the records of the Branch shall be “Prepayment of costs waived,” or “Costs waived.” The term “pauper” or “in forma pauperis” may not be employed in the Branch. If a party fails to pay accrued costs, though able to do so, the judge may deny him the right to file a new case in the Branch while the costs remain unpaid, and likewise deny him the right to proceed further in any case pending in the Branch.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 610, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(p)(4); July 23, 1992, D.C. Law 9-134, § 104, 39 DCR 4066; Sept. 10, 1992, D.C. Law 9-145, § 104, 39 DCR 4895.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3903. 1973 Ed., § 16-3903. Cross References Fees and costs in civil actions, see § 15-701 et seq.
DC Code § 16-3904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Small Claims and Conciliation Procedure in Superior Court|§ 16-3904. Set-off or counterclaim; pleading; retention of jurisdiction

If the defendant in an action pursuant to this chapter, asserts a set-off or counterclaim, the judge may require a formal plea of set-off to be filed, or may waive the requirement. If the plaintiff requires time to prepare his defense against the counterclaim or set-off, the judge may continue the case for that purpose. When the set-off or counterclaim is for more than the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch, as provided by section 11-1321 , but within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court, the action shall nevertheless remain in the Branch and be tried therein in its entirety.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 610, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(p)(5).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3904. 1973 Ed., § 16-3904.
DC Code § 16-3905 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 39 - Small Claims and Conciliation Procedure in Superior Court|§ 16-3905. Jury trial; demand; assignment to regular branch

In a case filed or pending in the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch in which a party entitled to a trial by jury files a demand therefor, the case shall be assigned to and tried in the regular branch of the civil division of the Court under the procedure provided for jury trials.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 610, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(p)(4).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3905. 1973 Ed., § 16-3905.