Title 13 — Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]
6 chapters · 42 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 13-401 Relation to other provisions of law
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Except in cases of irreconcilable conflict, this chapter shall be construed to augment, and not to repeal, any other law of the District of Columbia authorizing another basis of jurisdiction or permitting another procedure for service in civil proceedings in the District of Colum…
D.C. Code § 13-402 Uniformity of interpretation
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When the statutory language so permits, this chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to make it uniform with the laws of those jurisdictions which enact in comparable form the first two articles of the Uniform Interstate and International Procedure Act.
D.C. Code § 13-421 Definition of person
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As used in this subchapter, the term “person” includes an individual, his executor, administrator, or other personal representative, or a corporation, partnership, association, or any other legal or commercial entity, whether or not a citizen or domiciliary of the District of Col…
D.C. Code § 13-422 Personal jurisdiction based upon enduring relationship
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A District of Columbia court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person domiciled in, organized under the laws of, or maintaining his or its principal place of business in, the District of Columbia as to any claim for relief.
D.C. Code § 13-423 Personal jurisdiction based upon conduct
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(a) A District of Columbia court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person, who acts directly or by an agent, as to a claim for relief arising from the person’s — (1) transacting any business in the District of Columbia; (2) contracting to supply services in the District o…
D.C. Code § 13-424 Service outside the District of Columbia
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When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this subchapter, service may be made outside the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 13-425 Inconvenient forum
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When any District of Columbia court finds that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum, the court may stay or dismiss such civil action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just.
D.C. Code § 13-431 Manner and proof of service
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(a) When the law of the District of Columbia authorizes service outside the District of Columbia, the service, when reasonably calculated to give actual notice, may be made — (1) by personal delivery in the manner prescribed for service within the District of Columbia; (2) in the…
D.C. Code § 13-432 Individuals eligible to make service
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Service outside the District of Columbia may be made by an individual who is permitted to make service of process under the law of the District of Columbia or under the law of the place in which the service is made or who is designated by a District of Columbia court.
D.C. Code § 13-433 Individuals to be served; special cases
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When the law of the District of Columbia requires that in order to effect service one or more designated individuals be served, service outside the District of Columbia under this article must be made upon such designated individual or individuals.
D.C. Code § 13-434 Assistance to tribunals and litigants outside the District of Columbia
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(a) A District of Columbia court may order service upon any person who is domiciled or can be found within the District of Columbia of any document issued in connection with a proceeding in a tribunal outside the District of Columbia. The order may be made upon application of any…