If there be any contest as to the dimensions of the land claimed to be subjected to the lien aforesaid, the court shall determine the same upon the evidence and describe the same in the decree of sale.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1387, ch. 854, § 1252; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-31, § 2(h), 52 DCR 7195.)
1981 Ed., § 38-116.
1973 Ed., § 38-116.
D.C. Law 16-31 substituted “land” for “ground”.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 3 - Mechanics, Materialmen, and Contractors
Subchapter II - Subcontractor’s Lien
§ 40–303.01. Subcontractor’s lien — generally
§ 40–303.02. Conditions and limitations
§ 40–303.05. Subcontractor entitled to know terms of contract
§ 40–303.08. How lien enforced
§ 40–303.10. Subcontractor preferred to contractor
§ 40–303.11. Distribution of sale proceeds
§ 40–303.12. Several buildings
§ 40–303.13. When suit to be commenced
§ 40–303.14. Extent of land bound by lien
§ 40–303.15. Entry of satisfaction
§ 40–303.16. Payment into court and release
§ 40–303.16a. Effect of failure to file notice. [Repealed]
§ 40–303.17. Undertaking to discharge liens before suit
§ 40–303.18. Decree against sureties
§ 40–303.19. No action by subcontractor against owner