In an action against the estate of a deceased person, the interval, not exceeding two years, between the death of the deceased and 6 months after the date of the first publication of notice of the appointment of a personal representative under section 20-704 may not be computed as a part of the period within which the action must be brought.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 511, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 202(a), 27 DCR 2155.)
1981 Ed., § 12-305.
1973 Ed., § 12-305.
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 [Repealed]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