District Of Columbia § 28-4526 - Effect of judgment.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 28-4526 — Effect of judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-4526. Effect of judgment.
28-4526A final judgment or decree determining that a person has violated this chapter in an action brought by the District of Columbia under or , other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony at trial has been taken or entered pursuant to a plea of nolo contendere, shall be prima facie evidence against the person in any other action against the person under and (c) as to all matters with respect to which the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to that judgment or decree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 28-4526
What does D.C. Code § 28-4526 cover?
Section 28-4526 ("Effect of judgment.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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