D.C. Code § 16-530
All issues raised by answers to the attachment, in any case, may be tried at the same time as the issues raised by the pleadings in the action, or separately, as may be just.
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 551, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
1973 Ed., § 16-530.
1981 Ed., § 16-530.