District of Columbia § 16-3106 Issues to be made up in plenary proceeding; jury; compelling payment of costs.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-3106 — Issues to be made up in plenary proceeding; jury; compelling payment of costs.

District of Columbia § 16-3106

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 31Probate Court Proceedings.

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D.C. Code § 16-3106 (2026).

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In a plenary proceeding provided for by section 16-3105  , the Probate Court shall give judgment, or decree upon the bill an answer, or upon bill, answer, depositions, or finding of the jury. In all cases of contest, the court may award costs to the party deemed entitled thereto, and may compel payment by exercising its contempt power, or by attachment and sequestration of the property as provided by section 16-3104  .

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In a plenary proceeding provided for by section 16-3105 , the Probate Court shall give judgment, or decree upon the bill an answer, or upon bill, answer, depositions, or finding of the jury. In all cases of contest, the court may award costs to the party deemed entitled thereto, and may compel payment by exercising its contempt power, or by attachment and sequestration of the property as provided by section 16-3104 .

Legislative History

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 600, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(l)(2); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(nn), 45 DCR 745