At the time of filing a complaint in replevin, the plaintiff shall enter into an undertaking by himself or his agent with surety, approved by the clerk, to abide by and perform the judgment of the court.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-3704.
1973 Ed., § 16-3704.
Bonds and undertakings, see § 28-2501 et seq.
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