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.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 549, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 132(a).)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-421.
1973 Ed., § 13-421.
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.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 549, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 132(a).)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-422.
1973 Ed., § 13-422.
(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;
(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; or
(7) marital or parent and child relationship in the District of Columbia if:
(A) the plaintiff resides in the District of Columbia at the time the suit is filed;
(B) such person is personally served with process; and
(C) in the case of a claim arising from a marital relationship:
(i) the District of Columbia was the matrimonial domicile of the parties immediately prior to their separation, or
(ii) the cause of action to pay spousal support arose under the laws of the District of Columbia or under an agreement executed by the parties in the District of Columbia; or
(D) in the case of a claim affecting the parent and child relationship:
(i) the child was conceived in the District of Columbia and such person is the parent or alleged parent of the child;
(ii) the child resides in the District of Columbia as a result of the acts, directives, or approval of such person; or
(iii) such person has resided with the child in the District of Columbia.
(E) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) through (D), the court may exercise personal jurisdiction if there is any basis consistent with the United States Constitution for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.
(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.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 549, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 132(a); Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-200, § 4, 30 DCR 125.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-423.
1973 Ed., § 13-423.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 4-200, the "District of Columbia Adoption of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Marital or Parent and Child Long-Arm Jurisdiction Amendments Act of 1982," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 4-237, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 16, 1982, and December 14, 1982, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 28, 1982, it was assigned Act No. 4-284 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this subchapter, service may be made outside the District of Columbia.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 549, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 132(a).)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-424.
1973 Ed., § 13-424.
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.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 549, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 132(a).)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 13-425.
1973 Ed., § 13-425.
