Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 69

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 69 - Execution

(a) IN GENERAL.

(1)Money Judgment; Applicant Procedure. A money judgment is enforced by a writ of execution, unless the court directs otherwise. The procedure on execution-and in proceedings supplementary to and in aid of a judgment or execution-must accord with the procedure of the District of Columbia, but a federal statute governs to the extent that it applies.

(2)Obtaining Discovery. In aid of the judgment or execution, the judgment creditor or a successor in interest whose interest appears of record may obtain discovery from any person-including the judgment debtor-as provided in Rule 69 -I.

(b) [Omitted].

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 69

COMMENT TO 2017 AMENDMENTS

This rule has been amended consistent with the 2007 stylistic changes to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69.

COMMENT

[Moved from the comment to Rule 69 -II.] Rule 69 is identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69 except for the substitution in section (a) of "District of Columbia" for "state in which the district court is held", and modification of the last sentence of section (a) to indicate that discovery in aid of judgment or execution may be had as provided in Rule 69 -I. The writ of execution referred to in Rule 69 includes, of course, the writ of fieri facias provided for in D.C. Code § 15-311 (1973 Ed.).