In a plenary proceeding provided for by section 16-3105 , the Probate Court shall give judgment, or decree upon the bill an answer, or upon bill, answer, depositions, or finding of the jury. In all cases of contest, the court may award costs to the party deemed entitled thereto, and may compel payment by exercising its contempt power, or by attachment and sequestration of the property as provided by section 16-3104 .
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 600, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(l)(2); Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(nn), 45 DCR 745.)
1981 Ed., § 16-3106.
1973 Ed., § 16-3106.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 31 - Probate Court Proceedings
§ 16–3102. Settlement of accounts as prima facie evidence only
§ 16–3103. Summons; failure to appear or give evidence
§ 16–3104. Sequestration where person fails to appear
§ 16–3105. Plenary proceeding; refusal to answer as required
§ 16–3106. Issues to be made up in plenary proceeding; jury; compelling payment of costs
§ 16–3107. Enforcement of judgments, orders and decrees; application of property sequestrated
§ 16–3108. Ordering investment of funds; revocation of letters for noncompliance
§ 16–3110. Order admitting will to probate as conclusive evidence