District Of Columbia § 31-1304 - Injunctions and orders.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 31-1304 — Injunctions and orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1304. Injunctions and orders.
31-1304Any receiver appointed in a proceeding under this chapter may at any time apply for, and any court of general jurisdiction may grant, restraining orders, preliminary and permanent injunctions, and other orders deemed necessary and proper to prevent:
The transaction of further business;
The transfer of property;
Interference with the receiver or with a proceeding under this chapter;
Waste of the insurer’s assets;
Dissipation and transfer of bank accounts;
The institution or further prosecution of any actions or proceedings;
The obtaining of preferences, judgments, attachments, garnishments, or liens against the insurer, its assets or its policyholders;
The levying of execution against the insurer, its assets, or its policyholders;
The making of any sale or deed for nonpayment of taxes or assessments that would lessen the value of the assets of the insurer;
The withholding from the receiver of books, accounts, documents, or other records relating to the business of the insurer; or
Any other threatened or contemplated action that might lessen the value of the insurer’s assets or prejudice the rights of policyholders, creditors, or shareholders, or the administration of any proceeding under this chapter.
The receiver may apply to any court outside of the jurisdiction for the relief described in subsection (a) of this section.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 31-1304
What does D.C. Code § 31-1304 cover?
Section 31-1304 ("Injunctions and orders.") 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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