Reversion of title upon abandonment of streets

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6. Reversion of title upon abandonment of streets

Upon the abandonment of any street, avenue, road, or highway, or part thereof, under the provisions of §§ 9-103.01 to 9-103.05, the title to the land contained in such abandoned portion shall revert to the owners of the land abutting thereon.

(Feb. 16, 1904, 33 Stat. 14, ch. 159, § 2.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 7-118.

1973 Ed., § 7-118.

Cross References

Street and alley closing and acquisition procedures, see § 9-201.01 et seq.

References in Text

“ Section 9-103.05” has been repealed by § 711 of D.C. Law 4-201, effective March 10, 1983.

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