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DC Code § 16-2923 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter II - Assignment of Dower; Parties to Partition Proceeding; Sale of Property Discharged from Dower or Spouse’s Intestate Share. [Repealed]|§ 16-2923. Wife or husband as party to partition proceeding. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 598, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(k)(3); Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 803(c)(3), 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2923. 1973 Ed., § 16-2923.
DC Code § 16-2924 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter II - Assignment of Dower; Parties to Partition Proceeding; Sale of Property Discharged from Dower or Spouse’s Intestate Share. [Repealed]|§ 16-2924. Sale of land encumbered by dower; lack of widow’s or widower’s consent; written consent; portion of proceeds. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 598, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(k)(3); Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 803(c)(3), 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2924. 1973 Ed., § 16-2924.
DC Code § 16-2925 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 29 - Partition|Subchapter II - Assignment of Dower; Parties to Partition Proceeding; Sale of Property Discharged from Dower or Spouse’s Intestate Share. [Repealed]|§ 16-2925. Sale of indivisible property; discharge from dower or intestate share. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 598, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(k)(3); Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 803(c)(3), 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2925. 1973 Ed., § 16-2925.
DC Code § 16-3501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter I - Actions Against Officers of the United States|§ 16-3501. Persons against whom issued; civil action

A quo warranto may be issued from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in the name of the United States against a person who within the District of Columbia usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises, a franchise conferred by the United States or a public office of the United States, civil or military. The proceedings shall be deemed a civil action.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 602, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3501. 1973 Ed., § 16-3501.
DC Code § 16-3502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter I - Actions Against Officers of the United States|§ 16-3502. Parties who may institute; ex rel. proceedings

The Attorney General of the United States or the United States attorney may institute a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter on his own motion or on the relation of a third person. The writ may not be issued on the relation of a third person except by leave of the court, to be applied for by the relator, by a petition duly verified setting forth the grounds of the application, or until the relator files a bond with sufficient surety, to be approved by the clerk of the court, in such penalty as the court prescribes, conditioned on the payment by him of all costs incurred in the prosecution of the writ if costs are not recovered from and paid by the defendant.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 602, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3502. 1973 Ed., § 16-3502. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-3503.
DC Code § 16-3503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter I - Actions Against Officers of the United States|§ 16-3503. Refusal of Attorney General or United States attorney to act; procedure

If the Attorney General or United States attorney refuses to institute a quo warranto proceeding on the request of a person interested, the interested person may apply to the court by certified petition for leave to have the writ issued. When, in the opinion of the court, the reasons set forth in the petition are sufficient in law, the writ shall be allowed to be issued by any attorney, in the name of the United States, on the relation of the interested person on his compliance with the condition prescribed by section 16-3502 as to security for costs.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 602, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3503. 1973 Ed., § 16-3503. Cross References Superior Court of the District of Columbia, jurisdiction, see § 11-921.
DC Code § 16-3521 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter II - Actions Against Officers or Corporations of the District of Columbia|§ 16-3521. Persons against whom issued; civil action

A quo warranto may be issued from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia against — (1) a person who within the District of Columbia usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises, a franchise conferred by the District of Columbia, a public office of the District of Columbia, civil or military, or an office in a domestic corporation; or (2) one or more persons who act as a corporation within the District of Columbia without being duly authorized, or exercise within the District of Columbia corporate rights, privileges, or franchises not granted them by law in force in the District of Columbia. The proceedings shall be deemed a civil action.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3521. 1973 Ed., § 16-3521. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-605.01 and § 1-606.01. Cross References Superior court jurisdiction, see § 11-921.
DC Code § 16-3522 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter II - Actions Against Officers or Corporations of the District of Columbia|§ 16-3522. Parties who may institute; ex rel. proceedings

The United States attorney or the Corporation Counsel may institute a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter on his own motion, or on the relation of a third person. The writ may not be issued on the relation of a third person except by leave of the court, to be applied for by the relator, by a petition duly verified, setting forth the grounds of the application, or until the relator files a bond with sufficient surety, to be approved by the clerk of the court, in such penalty as the court prescribes, conditioned on the payment by him of all costs incurred in the prosecution of the writ if costs are not recovered from and paid by the defendant.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3522. 1973 Ed., § 16-3522. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-3523.
DC Code § 16-3523 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter II - Actions Against Officers or Corporations of the District of Columbia|§ 16-3523. Refusal of United States attorney or Attorney General of the District of Columbia to act; procedures

If the United States attorney or Corporation Counsel refuses to institute a quo warranto proceeding on the request of a person interested, the interested person may apply to the court by certified petition for leave to have the writ issued. When, in the opinion of the court, the reasons set forth in the petition are sufficient in law, the writ shall be allowed to be issued by any attorney, in the name of the District of Columbia, on the relation of the interested person, on his compliance with the conditions prescribed by section 16-3522 as to security for costs.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3523. 1973 Ed., § 16-3523.
DC Code § 16-3541 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3541. Allegations in petition of relator claiming office

When a quo warranto proceeding is against a person for usurping an office, on the relation of a person claiming the same office, the relator shall set forth in his petition the facts upon which he claims to be entitled to the office.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 602, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3541. 1973 Ed., § 16-3541.
DC Code § 16-3542 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3542. Notice to defendant

On the issuing of a writ of quo warranto the court may fix a time within which the defendant may appear and answer the writ. When the defendant cannot be found in the District of Columbia, the court may direct notice to be given to him by publication as in other cases of proceedings against nonresident defendants, and upon proof of publication, if the defendant does not appear, judgment may be rendered as if he had been personally served.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 602, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3542. 1973 Ed., § 16-3542.
DC Code § 16-3543 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3543. Proceedings on default

If the defendant does not appear as required by a writ of quo warranto, after being served, the court may proceed to hear proof in support of the writ and render judgment accordingly.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3543. 1973 Ed., § 16-3543.
DC Code § 16-3544 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3544. Pleading; jury trial

In a quo warranto proceeding, the defendant may demur, plead specially, or plead “not guilty” as the general issue, and the United States or the District of Columbia, as the case may be, may reply as in other actions of a civil character. Issues of fact shall be tried by a jury if either party requests it. Otherwise they shall be determined by the court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3544. 1973 Ed., § 16-3544.
DC Code § 16-3545 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3545. Verdict and judgment

Where a defendant in a quo warranto proceeding is found by the jury to have usurped, intruded into, or unlawfully held or exercised an office or franchise, the verdict shall be that he is guilty of the act or acts in question, and judgment shall be rendered that he be ousted and excluded therefrom and that the relator recover his costs.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3545. 1973 Ed., § 16-3545.
DC Code § 16-3546 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3546. Usurping corporate franchise; judgment

Where a quo warranto proceeding is against persons acting as a corporation without being legally incorporated, the judgment against the defendants shall be that they be perpetually restrained and enjoined from the commission or continuance of the acts complained of.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3546. 1973 Ed., § 16-3546.
DC Code § 16-3547 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3547. Proceedings against corporate directors and trustees; judgment and order; enforcement

Where a quo warranto proceeding is against a director or trustee of a corporation and the court finds that at his election either illegal votes were received or legal votes rejected, or both, sufficient to change the result if the error is corrected, the court may render judgment that the defendant be ousted, and that the relator, if entitled to be declared elected, be admitted to the office, and the court may issue an order to the proper parties, being officers or members of the corporation, to admit him to the office. The judgment may require the defendant to deliver to the relator all books, papers, and other things in his custody or control pertaining to the office, and obedience to judgment may be enforced by attachment.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3547. 1973 Ed., § 16-3547.
DC Code § 16-3548 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 35 - Quo Warranto|Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments|§ 16-3548. Recovery of damages from usurper; limitation

At any time within a year from a judgment in a quo warranto proceeding, the relator may bring an action against the party ousted and recover the damages sustained by the relator by reason of the ousted party’s usurpation of the office to which the relator was entitled.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 564, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3548. 1973 Ed., § 16-3548.
DC Code § 16-4601.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.02. Proceedings governed by other law

This chapter does not govern a proceeding pertaining to: (1) The authorization of emergency medical care for a child; (2) An adoption proceeding pursuant to § 16-301; or (3) A proceeding to adjudicate the parentage of a child pursuant to § 16-909(b-2).  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214; Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-233, § 2(c), 59 DCR 14769.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-233 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 103 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.03. Application to Indian tribes

A child-custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, approved November 8, 1978 (92 Stat. 3069; 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.), is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 104 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.04. International application of chapter

(a) A court of the District shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying subchapters I and II of this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a child-custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III of this chapter. (c) A court of the District need not apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 105 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.05. Effect of child-custody determination

A child-custody determination made by a court of the District that had jurisdiction under this chapter binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of the District or notified in accordance with § 16-4601.07 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 106 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.06. Priority

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child-custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.07. Notice to persons outside the District

(a) Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside the District may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of the District for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice, but may be by publication if other means are not effective. (b) Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of the District or by the law of the state in which the service is made. (c) Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-4601.05, § 16-4602.05, § 16-4602.10, § 16-4603.05, § 16-4603.08, and § 16-4603.10. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 108 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.08. Appearance and limited immunity

(a) A party to a child-custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child-custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in the District for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding. (b) A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in the District on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in the District. A party present in the District who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state. (c) The immunity granted by subsection (a) of this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in the District.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 109 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
DC Code § 16-4601.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 16-4601.09. Communication between courts

(a) A court of the District may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. (b) The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made. (c) Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records, and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not be made of the communication. (d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a record must be made of a communication under this section. The parties must be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record. (e) For the purposes of this section, the term “record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 110 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).