District of Columbia § 16-3709 Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-3709 — Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion.

District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 37 Replevin.

If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708  , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708  , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.

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If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708 , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708 , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.

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