Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 84 Part 1.djvu/607

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PUBLIC LAW 91-358-JULY 29, 1970

"SUBCHAPTER II.—BASES OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER P E R S O N S O U T S I D E THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA "§ 13-421. Definition of person "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 Columbia and whether or not organized under the laws of the District of Columbia. "§ 13-422. Personal jurisdiction based upon enduring relationship "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. " (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 of Columbia; "(3) causing tortious injury in the District of Columbia by an act or omission in the District of Columbia; "(4) causing tortious injury in the District of Columbia by an act or omission outside the District of Columbia if he regularly does or solicits business, engages in any other persistent course of conduct, or derives substantial revenue from goods used or consumed, or services rendered, in the District of Columbia; "(5) having an interest in, using, or possessing real property in the District of Columbia; or " (6) contracting to insure or act as surety for or on any person, property, or risk, contract, obligation, or agreement located, executed, or to be performed within the District of Columbia at the time of contracting, unless the parties otherwise provide in writing. " (b) When jurisdiction over a person is based solely upon this section, only a claim for relief arising from acts enumerated in this section may be asserted against him. "§ 13-424. Service outside the District of Columbia "When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this subchapter, service may be made outside the District of Columbia. "§ 13-425. Inconvenient forum "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. "SUBCHAPTER III.—SERVICE OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA "§ 13-431. Manner and proof of service "(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—
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