Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion

  1. Law
  2. District of Columbia Code
  3. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
  4. Replevin
  5. Notice to officer of intention to move for return; duty of officer; time of motion

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If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708 , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708 , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.

(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-3709.

1973 Ed., § 16-3709.


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