District of Columbia § 31-5415 Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 31-5415 — Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.

District of Columbia § 31-5415

Title 31Insurance and Securities.

Ch. 54Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.

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D.C. Code § 31-5415 (2026).

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(a)All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in the District of Columbia shall be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the Association on any matters germane to its powers or duties.

(b)As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the Association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.

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(a) All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in the District of Columbia shall be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the Association on any matters germane to its powers or duties.

(b) As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the Association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.