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DC Code § 16-1153 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1153. Failure to produce as ordered; subsequent proceedings; commissioners; presumption of death; right of possession

(a) If a person upon whom an order, as prescribed by section 16-1152, is served, refuses or neglects to produce the person upon whose life the prior estate depends in the manner provided by the order, the court shall order him to produce the person in court or before commissioners appointed by the court, at such time and place as the court directs. Two of the commissioners shall be nominated by the petitioner, and they shall serve at his expense. A certified copy of the order shall be served upon the person required to produce the tenant for life in the manner provided by applicable rules of court. The commissioners appointed shall make and file with the court a return showing the results of their investigation and their conclusions. (b) If the person upon whom the second order prescribed by subsection (a) of this section is served refuses or neglects to produce, in court, or before the commissioners, as the case may be, the person upon whose life the prior estate depends, it shall be presumed that the latter person is dead, and the court shall issue an order permitting the petitioner to take possession of the property, as if that person were actually dead.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 569, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1153. 1973 Ed., § 16-1153. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1154.
DC Code § 16-1154 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1154. Investigation outside the District; report to court; presumption of death; right to possession

If before, or at the time of, the presentation of the commissioners’ return provided for by section 16-1153 , or, where commissioners are not appointed, at any time before a final order is made, the party upon whom the first or second order is served presents to the court presumptive proof, by affidavit, that the person, whose death was in question, is, or lately was, at a place certain, without the District of Columbia, the petitioner, at his own expense, may send one or both of the persons named in the first order to view him. If the person concealing or suspected of concealing the person upon whose life the prior estate depends, or the fact of his death, refuses or neglects to produce him or to procure him to be produced to the personal view of the persons sent for that purpose, the persons sent to view him shall make a true return of the refusal or neglect to the court, and the return shall be filed in the court. Thereupon, it shall be presumed that the tenant for life is dead, and the court shall issue an order permitting the petitioner to take possession of the real property, as if that person were actually dead.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1154. 1973 Ed., § 16-1154.
DC Code § 16-1155 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1155. Restoration of property to life tenant

The possession of real property that has been awarded to a petitioner pursuant to this subchapter, upon the presumption of the death of the person upon whose life the prior estate depends, shall be restored, by an order of the court, to the person evicted, or to his heirs, or legal representatives, upon the petition of the latter, and proof, to the satisfaction of the court, that the person presumed to be dead is living. The proceedings upon such a petition are the same as those prescribed by this subchapter to be followed upon the petition of the person to whom possession is awarded.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1155. 1973 Ed., § 16-1155.
DC Code § 16-1156 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1156. Recovery of profits by person evicted

A person evicted, as prescribed by this subchapter, may, when the presumption upon which he is evicted is erroneous, maintain a civil action against the person who has occupied the property, or his executor or administrator, to recover the full profits of the property during the occupation, while the person, upon whose life the prior estate depends, is or was living.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1156. 1973 Ed., § 16-1156.
DC Code § 16-1157 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1157. Preservation of life tenants’ rights if living at time of return

When a guardian, trustee, or other person holding an estate or interest determinable upon the life of another person, shows by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the court, that: (1) he has used his utmost efforts to procure the tenant for life to appear in the court or elsewhere, according to the order of the court; (2) he can not procure or compel him so to appear; and (3) the tenant for life is or was living at the time of the return made and filed, as prescribed by this subchapter — he may continue in the possession of the estate, and receive the rents and profits for and during the infancy of the infant, or for and during the life of any other person on whose life the estate or interest depends.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1157. 1973 Ed., § 16-1157.
DC Code § 16-1158 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Other Real Property Actions|Subchapter II - Proceedings to Discover the Death of a Tenant for Life|§ 16-1158. Persons holding over after life estate; damages

A guardian or trustee for an infant, or other person having an estate determinable upon life or lives, who, after the determination of the particular estate or interest, without the express consent of the person or persons who is or are next and immediately entitled thereto, holds over and continues in possession of the real property, is a trespasser. Any person entitled to the real property upon or after the determination of the particular estate or interest, or his executor or administrator, may recover in damages against the person so holding over, or his executor or administrator, the full value of the profits received during the wrongful possession.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 571, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1158. 1973 Ed., § 16-1158. Cross References Building lines, condemnation proceedings, application of law, see § 6-403. Garbage, disposal sites, authorization to acquire by condemnation, see § 8-705. Motor vehicle parking, property acquisition, see § 50-2603. National Capital Housing Authority, powers and duties, condemnation proceedings, see § 6-101.02 Streets and alleys, closing procedures, in rem proceedings by Mayor, see § 9-202.11. Streets and alleys, means for acquiring land, see § 9-203.02.
DC Code § 16-1301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-1301. Jurisdiction of District Court

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has exclusive jurisdiction of all proceedings for the condemnation of real property authorized by subchapters IV and V of this chapter, with full power to hear and determine all issues of law and fact that may arise in the proceedings.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 557, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1301. 1973 Ed., § 16-1301. Section References This section is referenced in § 9-1203.06. Cross References Alley and street closings, acquisition authority, see § 9-203.02. Assessment officials as expert witnesses in condemnation proceedings, see § 14-308. Establishment of building lines on streets, acquisition authority, see § 6-403. Insanitary buildings, condemnation, see § 6-901 et seq. Low income housing, acquisition authority, see § 6-101.01. Municipal center, acquisition authority, see § 10-601. Parks, parkways and playgrounds, acquisition authority, see § 2-1009. Pipeline rights of way, acquisition procedure, see § 34-2401.27. Public roads, condemnation of materials for making and repairing, see § 9-1219.01. Railroad company, acquisition authority, see § 9-1203.06. Refuse incinerators, site acquisition authority, see § 8-705. Subways or viaducts and approaches, acquisition authority, see § 9-1201.15. Telegraph and telephone companies, acquisition authority, see § 34-1921.08.
DC Code § 16-1302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-1302. Assignment of judge for condemnation cases

The chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall assign from time to time, and for such periods as he determines, one of the judges of the court to hear cases involving the condemnation of real property in the District of Columbia. In case of the disability of the judge so assigned, or for any other reason, the chief judge may assign any judge of the Court for service in condemnation cases.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1302. 1973 Ed., § 16-1302.
DC Code § 16-1303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-1303. Jurisdiction of Superior Court

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia has jurisdiction of all proceedings for the condemnation of real property authorized by subchapters II and III of this chapter with full power to hear and determine all issues of law and fact that may arise in the proceedings.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1303. 1973 Ed., § 16-1303. Cross References Community development, acquisition of property, see § 6-1005. Eminent domain, jurisdiction, see § 16-1303.
DC Code § 16-1312 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1312. Juries for condemnation proceedings

For purposes of this subchapter, a special jury list shall be prepared of not less than one hundred persons who are qualified jurors in the District of Columbia. When a jury is required for a condemnation proceeding under this subchapter, the names of such number of persons as may be necessary shall be selected from this list by lot and furnished to the Superior Court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 572, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63, Pub. L. 90-274, § 103(d); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(4).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1312. 1973 Ed., § 16-1312. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1313 and § 16-1357.
DC Code § 16-1313 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1313. Selection of jury; oath of jurors

In each action brought pursuant to this subchapter, the court shall appoint, from among the persons whose names are drawn pursuant to section 16-1312 , a jury of five capable and disinterested persons, and shall administer to the persons so drawn an oath or affirmation that they: (1) are not interested in any manner in the real property to be condemned; (2) are not related to the parties interested in the property; and (3) without favor or partiality, and to the best of their judgment, will appraise the value of the respective interests of all persons concerned in the property.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1313. 1973 Ed., § 16-1313.
DC Code § 16-1314 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1314. Declaration of taking; contents; deposit; transfer of title; determination; interest

(a) In an action pursuant to this subchapter, the plaintiffs may file in a cause, with the complaint or at any time before judgment, a declaration of taking, signed by the Mayor, declaring that the property is thereby taken for use of the District of Columbia. The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed thereto a — (1) statement of the authority under which and the public use for which the property is taken; (2) description of the property taken sufficient for the identification thereof; (3) statement of the estate or interest in the property taken for public use; (4) plan showing the property taken; and (5) statement of the sum of money estimated by the Mayor to be just compensation for the property taken. (b) Notwithstanding section 16-1319, upon the filing of the declaration of taking and the deposit in the registry of the court, to the use of the persons entitled thereto, of the amount of the estimated compensation stated in the declaration, title to the property in fee simple absolute, or such less estate or interest therein as is specified in the declaration, shall vest in the District of Columbia, and the property shall be deemed to be condemned and taken for the use of the District, and the right to just compensation therefor shall vest in the persons entitled thereto. The compensation shall be ascertained and awarded in the proceedings and established by judgment therein, and the judgment shall include, as part of the just compensation awarded, interest at the rate of 6 per centum per annum on the amount finally awarded as the value of the property as of the date of taking, from that date to the date of payment. Interest may not be allowed on as much thereof as has been paid into the registry. A sum so paid into the registry may not be charged with commissions or poundage.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(5); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(h), 35 DCR 147.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1314. 1973 Ed., § 16-1314. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1315 and § 16-1316. Mayor's Orders Condemnation of Real Property for the New Convention Center, see Mayor’s Order 99-114, July 19, 1999 ( 46 DCR 6693). Designation of the Department of Health, Environmental Health Administration, as the Lead State Agency for Asbestos Management Plan Approval in D.C. pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C. 2645(b)(2), see Mayor’s Order 99-115, July 20, 1999 ( 46 DCR 6694).
DC Code § 16-1315 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1315. Distribution of money deposited on declaration of taking; judgment for deficiency or overpayment; execution

After the filing of the declaration of taking, and the deposit of the money in the registry of the court, as provided for by section 16-1314 , the court, upon the application of the parties in interest, may order that the money so deposited, or any part thereof, be paid forthwith for or on account of the just compensation to be awarded in the proceeding. Upon the final award of compensation, the court shall enter judgment for the amount of any deficiency or overpayment in the manner provided by subdivision (j) of rule 71A of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. A writ of execution may be issued on the judgment within the same time, and it shall have the same effect as a lien, and shall be executed and returned in the same manner, as if issued on any other judgment.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 573, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1315. 1973 Ed., § 16-1315.
DC Code § 16-1316 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1316. Time for surrender of possession under declaration of taking; adjustment of charges

Upon the filing of the declaration of taking provided for by section 16-1314 , the court may fix the time within which and the terms upon which the parties in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the plaintiffs. The court may make such orders in respect of incumbrances, liens, rents, taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges, if any, as it deems just and equitable.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 574, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1316. 1973 Ed., § 16-1316.
DC Code § 16-1317 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1317. Objections to jurors; appraisement

The court, before accepting the jury in a condemnation proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, shall hear any objections that may be made to any member thereof, and may pass upon any objection, and may excuse any juror or cause any vacancy in the jury, when empaneled, to be filled. After the jury is organized and have viewed and examined the land and premises affected by the condemnation proceeding, they shall proceed, in the presence of the court, to hear and receive any evidence offered or submitted on behalf of the District of Columbia and by any person having an interest in the proceeding. When the hearing is concluded, the jury, or a majority of them, shall return to the court, in writing, their appraisement of the value of the interests of all persons, respectively, in the real property, where the appraisement shall be recorded. In making their decision, the jury shall take into consideration, when a part only is taken, the benefit to the remainder of the tract, and shall give their appraisement accordingly.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 574, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1317. 1973 Ed., § 16-1317. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1318 and § 16-1319.
DC Code § 16-1318 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1318. Objections or exceptions to appraisement; new jury

(a) Objections or exceptions to an appraisement of the jury pursuant to section 16-1317 may be filed within twenty days after the return of the appraisement to the court. The court shall hear and determine any objections or exceptions so filed, and may vacate and set aside the appraisement, in whole or in part, when satisfied that it is unjust or unreasonable. If the appraisement is vacated and set aside, the court shall order the necessary number of new persons selected from the special jury list and, from among the persons so selected, shall appoint a new jury of five capable and disinterested persons who shall proceed as in the case of the first jury. The appraisement of the new jury shall be final when confirmed by the court. (b) When an appraisement is vacated in part, the residue thereof as to the property condemned is not affected thereby.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 574, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(6).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1318. 1973 Ed., § 16-1318.
DC Code § 16-1319 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1319. Payment of award; transfer of title

If the appraisement of the jury pursuant to section 16-1317 is not objected to by the parties interested, it shall be confirmed by the court, or, if the appraisement of the new jury is confirmed by the court, the Mayor shall pay the amount awarded by the jury out of the appropriation made therefor or deposit it in the manner as directed by section 9-1217.24 [repealed], and thereupon the title to the property condemned shall vest in the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 574, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(7); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(i), 35 DCR 147.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1319. 1973 Ed., § 16-1319. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-1314. References in Text Section 9-1217.24, referred to in this section, was repealed by D.C. Law 4-201,§ 19, effective March 10, 1983.
DC Code § 16-1320 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1320. Fixing time for return of verdict

In every case involving the condemnation of real property under this subchapter, at the close of the hearing thereof, the court shall fix a time in which the jury shall return its verdict or the report to the court the reasons why the verdict or appraisement can not be returned by the time fixed. The court has discretion to extend the time for the return of the verdict or appraisement.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1320. 1973 Ed., § 16-1320.
DC Code § 16-1321 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Eminent Domain|Subchapter II - Real Property for District of Columbia|§ 16-1321. Abandonment of proceedings; liability

In a condemnation proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, it is optional with the Mayor to abide by the verdict of the jury and occupy the property appraised by them, or, within a reasonable time to be fixed by the court in its order confirming the verdict, to abandon the proceeding. If the proceeding is abandoned, the court shall award to the owner or owners of the property involved therein such sum or sums as will in the opinion of the court reimburse the owner or owners for all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred by him or them in the proceeding. The sum or sums so awarded constitute a judgment or judgments against the District of Columbia. An owner is not entitled to the reimbursement in any case where the proceeding is abandoned at the request, or with the consent, of the owner of the property.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 558, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(f)(7); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(p), 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-1321. 1973 Ed., § 16-1321. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1231.14. Cross References Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company, acquisition authority, see § 9-1203.06. Eminent domain, jurisdiction, see § 16-1303.