District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-3701 — Demand prior to action; costs.
District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 37 Replevin.
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.
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Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 16-1001
Definitions.§ 16-1002
Complaint of criminal conduct.§ 16-1005
Hearing; evidence; protection order.§ 16-1006
Jurisdiction.§ 16-1007
Notice to parties.§ 16-101
Parties.§ 16-1021
Definitions.§ 16-1022
Prohibited acts.§ 16-1024
Penalties.§ 16-1025
Prosecution by Attorney General.§ 16-1026
Expungement.§ 16-1031
Arrests.