§ 16-3544. Pleading; jury trial.

Current through October 23, 2012

In a quo warranto proceeding, the defendant may demur, plead specially, or plead "not guilty" as the general issue, and the United States or the District of Columbia, as the case may be, may reply as in other actions of a civil character. Issues of fact shall be tried by a jury if either party requests it. Otherwise they shall be determined by the court.

                
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(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 603, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 563, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(n).)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-3544.

1973 Ed., § 16-3544.