When, upon a trial in a proceeding pursuant to this chapter, it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the premises, judgment and execution for the possession shall be awarded in his favor, with costs; and if the plaintiff becomes nonsuit or fails to prove his right to the possession, the defendant shall have judgment and execution for his costs.

History

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 581, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 16-1503.

1981 Ed., § 16-1503.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(a)(2) of Tenant Safe Harbor Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-231, Dec. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 013238).

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(a)(2) of Tenant Safe Harbor Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-75, Feb. 24, 2022, 69 DCR 000190).