District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-923 — Abolition of action for breach of promise, alienation of affections, and criminal conversation.
District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 9 Divorce, Annulment, Separation, Support, Etc.
Causes of action for breach of promise, alienation of affections, and criminal conversation are hereby abolished.
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Legislative History
Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-107, title I, § 111(a), 23 DCR 8737
Nearby Sections
15
§ 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.