Legal Opinion
Etelson v. Andre
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided November 5, 1948No. 705PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOOD, Associate Judge.
This is an appeal by a tenant from a judgment against him for possession of housing accommodations.
The only error assigned relates to the validity of the service of process. Service of process in summary actions for possession of real estate is regulated by the following code section:
“The summons shall be served seven days, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, before the day fixed for the trial of the action. If the defendant has left the District of Columbia, or can not be found, said summons may be served by delivering a copy thereof to the tenant, or by leaving…
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Westmoreland v. Weaver Brothers, Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1972
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