§ 22-3301. Forcible entry and detainer.

Current through October 23, 2012

Whoever shall forcibly enter upon any premises, or, having entered without force, shall unlawfully detain the same by force against any person previously in the peaceable possession of the same and claiming right thereto, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $100, or both.

                
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(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1327, ch. 854, § 851.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 22-3101.

1973 Ed., § 22-3101.