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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 47-1379: Reopening judgments.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 13A. Revised Real Property Tax Sales.
  3. Subchapter IV. Foreclosure.

The Superior Court shall not open a judgment rendered in an action for foreclosure of the right of redemption, except on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction or fraud in the conduct of the action to foreclose; provided, that the reopening of a judgment on the ground of constructive fraud in the conduct of the action to foreclose shall not be entertained by the court unless an application to reopen a judgment rendered is filed within 90 days from the date of the judgment.

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