The United States of America v. The District of Columbia and the Department of General Services, District of Columbia

CHAPMAN, Circuit Judge:

This case involves a dispute between the United States and the District of Columbia (“the District”) over the possession and use of certain property located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The property is titled in the name of the United States but currently possessed by the District. The United States sued for ejectment. Applying Maryland law, the district court, 596 F.Supp. 725, found that the District had an equitable interest in the property and so granted summary judgment for the District. The United States appeals, arguing that federal law should control the…