In an action of replevin brought to recover personal property to which the plaintiff is entitled, that is alleged to have been wrongfully taken by or to be in the possession of and wrongfully detained by the defendant, it is not necessary to demand possession of the property before bringing the action; but the costs of the action may be awarded as the court orders.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-3701.
1973 Ed., § 16-3701.
Attachment of property in replevin action, see § 16-517.
Superior court jurisdiction, see § 11-921.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
§ 16–3701. Demand prior to action; costs
§ 16–3703. Affidavit; contents
§ 16–3704. Undertaking to abide judgment of the court
§ 16–3705. Failure of officer to obtain possession; procedure
§ 16–3706. Publication against defendant
§ 16–3708. Motion for return of property; procedure; objection to sufficiency of security
§ 16–3709. Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion
§ 16–3710. Determination and measure of plaintiff’s damages
§ 16–3711. Judgment for defendant and determination of damages
§ 16–3712. Verdict where goods are eloigned
§ 16–3713. Judgment where goods are eloigned
§ 16–3731. Jurisdiction; form of complaint
§ 16–3732. Affidavit; contents
§ 16–3733. Undertaking to abide judgment of the court
§ 16–3734. Failure of officer to obtain possession
§ 16–3735. Publication against defendant
§ 16–3738. Motion for return of property; procedure; objection to sufficiency of security
§ 16–3739. Determination and measure of plaintiff’s damages
§ 16–3740. Judgment for defendant and determination of damages