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PUBLIC LAW 88-241-DEC. 23, 1963

§ 16-1367. Delivery of possession Where possession has not been awarded pursuant to a declaration of taking, and the adjudged compensation has been paid into the registry as directed by the judgment of the court and a certified copy of the judgment, with a certiiicate of the clerk of the court showing the payment, has been served upon the person in possession of the property, he shall, upon demand, deliver possession thereof to the plaintiff. If possession is not delivered when so demanded, the plaintiff may apply to the court without notice, unless the court requires notice to be given, for a writ of assistance, and the court, upon proof of the service of the copy of the final order or judgment and certificate of the clerk showing payment as referred to in this section, shall thereupon cause the writ to be issued, which shall be executed in the same manner as when issued in other cases for the delivery of possession of real property. § 16-1368. Additional powers of court Where the mode or manner*of conducting a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter is not expressly provided for by law or rules of court in force under authority of law,- the court may make all necessary orders and give all necessary directions to carry into effect the object and intent of this subchapter or any other laws conferring authority to acquire real property for the use of the United States.

CHAPTER 15—FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Sec 16-1501. 16-1502. 16-1503. 16-1504. 16-1505.

Definition; summons. Service of summons. Judgment and execution for possession. Certification to District Ck>urt upon plea of title; undertaking. Conclusiyeness of judgment.

§16-1501. Definition; summons When a person detains possession of real property without right, or after his right to possession has ceased, the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, on complaint under oath verified by the person aggrieved by the detention, or by his agent or attorney having knowledge of the facts, may issue a summons to the party complained of to appear and show cause why judgment should not be given against him for the restitution of possession. § 16-1502. Service of summons The summons provided for by section 16-1501 shall be served seven days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, before the day fixed for the trial of the action. If the defendant has left the District of Columbia, or cannot be found, the summons may be served by delivering a copy thereof to the t«nant, or by leaving a copy with some person above the age of sixteen years residing on or in posvsession of the premises sought to be recovered, and if no one is in actual possession of the premises, or residing thereon, by posting a copy of the sunmions on the premises where it may be conveniently read. § 16-1503. Judgment and execution for possession When, upon a trial in a proceeding pursuant to this chapter, it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the premises, judjcrment and execution for the possession shall be awarded in his favor, with costs; and if the plaintiff becomes nonsuit or fails to prove his ri^ht to the possession, the defendant shall have judgment and execution for his costs.

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