(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, when a person entitled to maintain an action is, at the time the right of action accrues:
(1) under 18 years of age; or
(2) non compos mentis; or
(3) imprisoned —
he or his proper representative may bring action within the time limited after the disability is removed.
(b) When a person entitled to maintain an action for the recovery of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or upon an instrument under seal, is under any of the disabilities specified by subsection (a) of this section at the time the right of action accrues, he or his proper representative, except where otherwise specified herein, may bring the action within 5 years after the disability is removed, and not thereafter.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 510, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; Mar. 16, 1978, D.C. Law 2-61, § 2, 24 DCR 6011.)
1981 Ed., § 12-302.
1973 Ed., § 12-302.
This section is referenced in § 12-308.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 12 - Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions
§ 12–301. Limitation of time for bringing actions
§ 12–302. Disability of plaintiff
§ 12–303. Absence or concealment of defendant
§ 12–304. Actions stayed by court or statute
§ 12–305. Actions against decedents’ estates
§ 12–306. Directions as to debts in a will. [Repealed]
§ 12–308. Actions by the United States
§ 12–309. Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice
§ 12–311. Actions arising out of death or injury caused by exposure to asbestos