District of Columbia Code
Subchapter I - Local Judgments and Decrees
§ 15–301. Definition and applicability

As used in sections 15-302 , 15-303 , 15-305 to 15-307 , 15-309 , 15-317 , and 15-318 , “judgment” includes an unconditional decree for the payment of money, and sections 15-302 to 15-318 are applicable to such a decree.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 525, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 144(6)(B).)
1981 Ed., § 15-301.
1973 Ed., § 15-301.

Structure District of Columbia Code

District of Columbia Code

Title 15 - Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]

Chapter 3 - Enforcement of Judgments and Decrees

Subchapter I - Local Judgments and Decrees

§ 15–301. Definition and applicability

§ 15–302. Period during which writ of execution may issue; returnable period

§ 15–303. Alias writs

§ 15–304. Return of writ

§ 15–305. Issuance of writ after expiration of period

§ 15–306. Election to move for new judgment in lieu of execution

§ 15–307. Lien of execution

§ 15–308. Endorsement, by marshal, of date of receipt of writ

§ 15–309. Death of judgment debtor after delivery of execution

§ 15–310. Lien of execution on Court of General Sessions judgment; levy. [Repealed]

§ 15–311. Property subject to levy

§ 15–312. Levy on money and evidences of debt

§ 15–313. Levy on equitable interest in chattels pledged

§ 15–314. Appraisement; notice of sale

§ 15–315. Death, removal, or disqualification of marshal

§ 15–316. Subrogation of purchaser after defective sale; no refund

§ 15–317. Remedy of marshal for erroneous sale made in good faith

§ 15–318. Remedies of purchaser upon refusal to deliver possession

§ 15–319. Execution of final decree after death; other appropriate proceedings

§ 15–320. Enforcement of decrees

§ 15–321. Enforcement of interlocutory decrees

§ 15–322. Enforcement of decrees for delivery of chattels

§ 15–323. Limitation on seizure of real property