D.C. Code § 16-313

Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 16-313 - Child as including adopted person

In the District, "child" or its equivalent in a deed, grant, will, or other written instrument includes an adopted person, unless the contrary plainly appears by the terms thereof, whether the instrument was executed before or after the entry of the interlocutory decree of adoption, if any, or before or after the final decree of adoption became effective.

D.C. Code § 16-313

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 541, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.