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DC Code § 14-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 14 - Proof. [Enacted title]|Chapter 5 - Documentary Evidence|§ 14-506. Certified mail return receipts as prima facie evidence of delivery

Return receipts for the delivery of certified mail which is utilized under any provision of law shall be received in the courts as prima facie evidence of delivery to the same extent as return receipts for registered mail.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 14-506. 1973 Ed., § 14-506.
DC Code § 14-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 14 - Proof. [Enacted title]|Chapter 5 - Documentary Evidence|§ 14-507. Other methods of proof

This chapter does not prevent the proof of records or other documents by any method authorized by other laws or rules of court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 521, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 14-507. 1973 Ed., § 14-507.
DC Code § 14-701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 14 - Proof. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Absence for Seven Years|§ 14-701. Presumption of death

If a person leaves his domicile without a known intention of changing it, and does not return or is not heard from for seven years from the time of his so leaving, he shall be presumed to be dead in any case where his death is in question, unless proof is made that he was alive within that time.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 522, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 14-701. 1973 Ed., § 14-701. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-211, § 14-702, § 19-505, and § 47-1002. Cross References Administration of estates of absentees and absconders, see § 21-1901 et seq. Death certificates where death presumed, see § 7-211.
DC Code § 14-702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 14 - Proof. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Absence for Seven Years|§ 14-702. Person presumed dead found living

If the person presumed to be dead pursuant to section 14-701 is found to be living, a person injured by the presumption shall be restored to the rights of which he was deprived by reason of the presumption.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 522, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 14-702. 1973 Ed., § 14-702.
DC Code § 15-101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-101. Enforceable period of judgments; expiration

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, every final judgment or final decree for the payment of money rendered in the — (1) United States District Court for the District of Columbia; or (2) Superior Court of the District of Columbia, when filed and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, is enforceable, by execution issued thereon, for the period of twelve years only from the date when an execution might first be issued thereon, or from the date of the last order of revival thereof. The time during which the judgment creditor is stayed from enforcing the judgment, by written agreement filed in the case, or other order, or by the operation of an appeal, may not be computed as a part of the period within which the judgment is enforceable by execution. (b) At the expiration of the twelve-year period provided by subsection (a) of this section, the judgment or decree shall cease to have any operation or effect. Thereafter, except in the case of a proceeding that may be then pending for the enforcement of the judgment or decree, action may not be brought on it, nor may it be revived, and execution may not issue on it.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 522, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1177, Pub. L. 89-745, §§ 1(a), 7; Mar. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 42, Pub. L. 90-263, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-101. 1973 Ed., § 15-101. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-578 and § 46-215. Cross References Action of account, see § 16-101. Adoption proceedings, entry of interlocutory or final decrees, see § 16-309. Child support, withholding of income after lapse, see § 46-215. Enforcement of foreign judgments, see § 12-307. Interest on judgments, see § 15-108 et seq. Superior Court judgments, lapse, see § 16-578. Editor's Notes Section 27 of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 15 is designated Title 15 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
DC Code § 15-103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-103. Effect of revival

An order of revival issued upon a judgment or decree during the period of twelve years from the rendition or from the date of an order reviving the judgment or decree, extends the effect and operation of the judgment or decree with the lien thereby created and all the remedies for its enforcement for the period of twelve years from the date of the order.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 523, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-103. 1973 Ed., § 15-103. Cross References Levy of attachment upon specific property as prerequisite to condemnation and sale, see § 16-555.
DC Code § 15-104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-104. Priority of liens

The lien of a mortgage or deed of trust upon real property, given by the purchaser to secure the payment of the whole or any part of the purchase-money, is superior to that of a previous judgment or decree against the purchaser.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 523, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-104. 1973 Ed., § 15-104.
DC Code § 15-105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-105. Decree confirming sale of property; effect; ordering conveyance

A decree confirming the sale of real or personal property sold pursuant to a decree, divests the right, title, or interest sold out of the former owner, party to the action, and vests it in the purchaser, without any conveyance by the officer or agent of the court conducting the sale. The decree constitutes notice to all persons of the transfer of title when a copy thereof is registered among the land-records of the District. In particular cases, the court may order its officer or agent to make a conveyance, if that mode is deemed preferable.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 523, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-105. 1973 Ed., § 15-105. Cross References Deficiency decrees in cases of mortgage foreclosures, see § 42-816.
DC Code § 15-106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-106. Judgment and damages assessed in actions on bonds or penal sums

(a) In a civil action on a bond or on a penal sum for the nonperformance of covenants or agreements contained in an indenture, deed, or writing, the plaintiff may assign as many breaches as he chooses. Damages shall be assessed for such breaches as he proves and judgment rendered for the whole penalty, but execution shall issue for as much only as is found in damages, with costs. (b) In an action brought under subsection (a) of this section, upon judgment for the plaintiff on motion, default, or confession, the plaintiff may assign as many breaches as he chooses, the truth of which shall be determined. The damages shall be assessed and execution shall issue for such damages only, with costs. (c) Payment into court, after entry of judgment and prior to the issuance of execution, of the amount of the damages and costs assessed, for the use of the plaintiff or his representatives, stays execution, and the stay shall be entered on the record. Payment to the plaintiff or his representatives, after execution, of the amount of the damages and costs assessed, together with all fees and other reasonable costs of execution, forthwith discharges the defendant’s real and personal property from execution, and the discharge shall be entered on the record. However, the judgment shall remain as a security to the plaintiff or his representatives for any other breaches which he or they afterwards prove. From time to time, the plaintiff may, by motion and hearing, with reasonable notice to the defendant, assign other breaches, and damages shall be assessed for such breaches as he proves, with costs. Payment into court, before execution, or to the plaintiff or his representative, after execution, as herein described, has the same effect as hereinbefore directed. (d) In proceedings under this section, the right of trial by jury, as to issues of fact and the amount of damages to be assessed, is preserved. (e) This section is subject to section 28-2502 of this Code and to section 1874 of Title 28, United States Code.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 523, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 677, Pub. L. 88-509, § 3(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-106. 1973 Ed., § 15-106.
DC Code § 15-107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-107. Setting off judgments

Where reciprocal claims between different parties have passed into judgments the court, on motion, may order that the judgments be set off against each other and satisfaction of both be entered to the amount of the smaller claim.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 524, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-107. 1973 Ed., § 15-107.
DC Code § 15-108 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-108. Interest on judgment for liquidated debt

In an action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to recover a liquidated debt on which interest is payable by contract or by law or usage the judgment for the plaintiff shall include interest on the principal debt from the time when it was due and payable, at the rate fixed by the contract, if any, until paid.  (Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 677, Pub. L. 88-509, § 3(b)(1); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(3).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-108. 1973 Ed., § 15-108.
DC Code § 15-109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-109. Interest on judgment for damages in contract or tort

In an action to recover damages for breach of contract the judgment shall allow interest on the amount for which it is rendered from the date of the judgment only. This section does not preclude the jury, or the court, if the trial be by the court, from including interest as an element in the damages awarded, if necessary to fully compensate the plaintiff. In an action to recover damages for a wrong the judgment for the plaintiff shall bear interest.  (Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 677, Pub. L. 88-509, § 3(b)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-109. 1973 Ed., § 15-109.
DC Code § 15-110 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-110. Interest on judgment on contracts made elsewhere

In an action on a contract for the payment of a higher rate of interest than is lawful in the District, made or to be performed in a State or territory of the United States where such a contract rate of interest is lawful, the judgment for the plaintiff shall include the contract interest to the date of the judgment and interest thereafter at the rate of 6 per cent per annum until paid.  (Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 678, Pub. L. 88-509, § 3(b)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-110. 1973 Ed., § 15-110.
DC Code § 15-111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-111. Counsel fee in proceeding on bond or undertaking

In a proceeding in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to recover damages upon a bond or undertaking given to obtain a restraining order or preliminary or pendente lite injunction, the Court, in assessing damages to be recovered thereunder, may include such reasonable counsel fees as the party damaged by the restraining order or injunction may have incurred in obtaining a dissolution thereof.  (Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 678, Pub. L. 88-509, § 3(b)(1); July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(3).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-111. 1973 Ed., § 15-111.
DC Code § 15-131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-131. Judgments and executions generally; interest [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(4)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 15-131 to 15-133.
DC Code § 15-132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-132. Enforceable period of unrecorded judgments; enforcement of judgments, etc., of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(4)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 15-131 to 15-133.
DC Code § 15-133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 1 - Judgments and Decrees|§ 15-133. Satisfaction of judgment; recordation [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(4)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., §§ 15-131 to 15-133.
DC Code § 15-701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-701. Compensation taxed as costs; attorneys’ compensation from clients

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, only the compensation specified in this chapter may be taxed and allowed to attorneys, proctors, United States attorney, marshal, witnesses, and jurors. (b) This chapter does not prohibit attorneys and proctors from charging or receiving from their clients other than the government such reasonable compensation for their services, in addition to the taxable costs, as may be in accordance with general usage or may be agreed upon.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 531, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(1).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-701. 1973 Ed., § 15-701. Cross References Notaries public, fees, see §§ 1-1213 and 1-1214.
DC Code § 15-702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-702. Attorney fees taxed as costs

An attorney for the District of Columbia may not retain attorney fees taxed as costs in litigation in which the District of Columbia is a party.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 531, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(2).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-702. 1973 Ed., § 15-702.
DC Code § 15-703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-703. Security for costs by nonresidents

(a) The defendant in a suit instituted by a nonresident of the District of Columbia, or by one who becomes a nonresident after the suit is commenced, upon notice served on the plaintiff or his attorney after service of process on the defendant, may require the plaintiff to give security for costs and charges that may be adjudged against him on the final disposition of the cause. This right of the defendant does not entitle him to delay in pleading, and his pleading before the giving of the security is not a waiver of his right to require security for costs. In case of noncompliance with these requirements, within a time fixed by the court, judgment of nonsuit or dismissal shall be entered. The security required may be by an undertaking, with security, to be approved by the court, or by a deposit of money in an amount fixed by the court. (b) A nonresident, at the commencement of his suit, may deposit with the clerk such sum as the court deems sufficient as security for all costs that may accrue in the cause, which deposit may afterwards be increased on application, in the discretion of the court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 531, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(3).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-703. 1973 Ed., § 15-703. Section References This section is referenced in § 15-711. Cross References Fees and costs in Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of Superior Court, see §§ 16-3903 and 16-3909. Fees and costs in Superior Court, see § 15-709.
DC Code § 15-704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-704. Advance payment of costs and fees

Costs and fees for services rendered by the Register of Wills and chargeable to others than the United States or the District of Columbia are payable in advance and shall be collected pursuant to such rules and regulations, not incompatible with law, as are prescribed by the court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 532, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(4).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-704. 1973 Ed., § 15-704. Cross References Costs in suits against Board of Education, see §§ 1-204.95, 38-101.
DC Code § 15-705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-705. Exemption of District of Columbia and United States from fees, costs, and bonds

(a) The District of Columbia or any officer thereof acting therefor may not be required to pay court costs or fees in any court in and for the District of Columbia. (b) The District of Columbia may not be required to pay fees to the clerk of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, or to the marshal of the District, and is entitled to the services of the marshal in the service of all civil process. (c) The United States and the District of Columbia may not be required to pay fees and costs for services rendered by the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Register of Wills. (d) Neither the United States nor the District of Columbia, nor any officer of either acting in his official capacity, may be required to give bond or enter into undertaking to perfect an appeal or to obtain an injunction or other writ, process, or order in or of any court in the District of Columbia for which a bond or undertaking is required by law or rule of court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 532, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-705. 1973 Ed., § 15-705.
DC Code § 15-706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-706. Clerk’s fees in United States District Court for the District of Columbia. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(5).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-706.
DC Code § 15-707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-707. Probate fees

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the Register of Wills may demand and receive in advance for services performed by him such fees as shall be set by the court having jurisdiction over probate matters in the District of Columbia. (b) Where the estate does not exceed $500 in value the Register of Wills shall receive no fees, and where the estate does not exceed $2,500 in value the fees may not exceed $15.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 534, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(10)(A); Aug. 11, 1971, 85 Stat. 313, Pub. L. 92-88, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-707. 1973 Ed., § 15-707.
DC Code § 15-708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-708. Deposit for probate fees

For proceedings in probate deposits and fees shall be paid to the Register of Wills. Upon the presentation for filing of a petition or a caveat to a will, he may require a deposit for his fees to be charged for the proceedings under the petition or caveat. Upon the deposit becoming exhausted in the liquidation of his fees so charged, he may require a further deposit from the original petitioner or caveator. The deposits may not be required in excess of fifteen dollars at any one time.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 535, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 554, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(11)(A).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-708. 1973 Ed., § 15-708.
DC Code § 15-709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-709. Fees and costs in Superior Court

(a) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia may prescribe fees and costs, including the fee to be paid for a jury trial. (b) Fees for services by the United States marshals for processes issued by the Superior Court shall be prescribed by rules of that court.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 535, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 554, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(12)(A); June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 99-336, § 4(b)(6).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-709. 1973 Ed., § 15-709. Section References This section is referenced in § 15-713 and § 16-703.
DC Code § 15-710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-710. Fees and costs in Domestic Relations Branch of Court of General Sessions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 554, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(13).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-710.
DC Code § 15-711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-711. Deposit or security for costs in Superior Court

Nonresidents of the District of Columbia may commence suits in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia without first giving security for costs, but upon motion may be required to give security pursuant to section 15-703 .  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 535, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 554, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(14).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-711. 1973 Ed., § 15-711.
DC Code § 15-713 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]|Chapter 7 - Fees and Costs|§ 15-713. Deposits for jury trials in Superior Court

Deposits made on demands for jury trials in accordance with rules prescribed by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia under authority granted in section 15-709 shall be earned unless, prior to three days before the time set for trial, including Sundays and legal holidays, a new date for trial is set by the court, cases are discontinued or settled, or demands for jury trials are waived.  (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 536, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 554, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(14).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 15-713. 1973 Ed., § 15-713.