If the defendant does not appear as required by a writ of quo warranto, after being served, the court may proceed to hear proof in support of the writ and render judgment accordingly.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)
1981 Ed., § 16-3543.
1973 Ed., § 16-3543.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Subchapter III - Procedures and Judgments
§ 16–3541. Allegations in petition of relator claiming office
§ 16–3542. Notice to defendant
§ 16–3543. Proceedings on default
§ 16–3544. Pleading; jury trial
§ 16–3545. Verdict and judgment
§ 16–3546. Usurping corporate franchise; judgment
§ 16–3547. Proceedings against corporate directors and trustees; judgment and order; enforcement