In a quo warranto proceeding, the defendant may demur, plead specially, or plead “not guilty” as the general issue, and the United States or the District of Columbia, as the case may be, may reply as in other actions of a civil character. Issues of fact shall be tried by a jury if either party requests it. Otherwise they shall be determined by the court.
(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., § 16-3544.
1973 Ed., § 16-3544.
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