WILLIAMS v. BEHREND, 55 A.2d 138 (D.C. 1947)

WILLIAMS v. BEHREND. No. 541.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. October 8, 1947. Rehearing Denied October 17, 1947. Appeal from The Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Thurman L. Dodson, of Washington, D.C., for appellant. Herman Miller, of Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before CAYTON, Chief Judge, and HOOD and […]

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ROBERSON v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BD. OF HIGHER ED., 359 A.2d 28 (D.C. 1976)

Sherman L. ROBERSON, Jr., Appellant, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION et al., Appellees. No. 9671.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 20, 1976. Decided June 17, 1976. Appeal from the Superior Court, William E. Stewart, Jr., J. Page 29 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]

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IN RE N.M., 991 A.2d 33 (D.C. 2010)

In re N.M. No. 08-FM-1542.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. March 31, 2010. [*] [*] The decision in this case was originally released as a Memorandum Opinion and Judgment on March 31, 2010. The court has granted appellee’s motion to publish. Appeals from the Saddler Decisions Without Published Opinions Affirmed.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA v. CAMPBELL, 580 A.2d 1295 (D.C. 1990)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Nos. 87-1330 87-1494), Cumbari Associates, Inc. (No. 87-1331), and Joseph E. Pignataro (No. 87-1331), Appellants, v. Harry CAMPBELL, Appellee. Nos. 87-1330, 87-1331 and 87-1494.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 24, 1990. Decided October 2, 1990. Appeal from the Superior Court, Paul R. Webber, III, J. Page 1296 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]

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APPEAL OF A.H., 590 A.2d 123 (D.C. 1991)

Appeal of A.H., et al., Appellants. (In the Matter of Baby Girl R.L.). Nos. 90-158, 90-641.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 13, 1991. Decided April 23, 1991. Appeal from the Superior Court, Nan R. Huhn, J. Page 124 John J. Connelly, appointed by this court, with whom Harvey M. Schweitzer was on the brief, […]

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TYER v. U.S., 912 A.2d 1150 (D.C. 2006)

John S. TYER, Appellant v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 01-CF-1419.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 8, 2005. Decided December 14, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court, Judith E. Retchin, J. Page 1151 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 1152 […]

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WISE v. U.S., 522 A.2d 898 (D.C. 1987)

Bernard L. WISE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 83-1174.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. March 26, 1987. Before TERRY and ROGERS, Associate Judges, and GALLAGHER, Senior Judge, in Chambers. TERRY, Associate Judge: Bernard Wise was convicted of first-degree theft[1] and two counts of malicious destruction of property[2] after he stole an automobile from a […]

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BOB WILSON, INC. v. SWANN, 168 A.2d 198 (D.C. 1961)

BOB WILSON, INC., Appellant, v. Thomas A. SWANN, Appellee. No. 2639.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued November 7, 1960. Decided February 24, 1961. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, ANDREW J. HOWARD, JR., J. Page 199 Bernard T. Levin, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Leon Shampain, Washington, D.C., […]

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STEVENSON v. U.S., 760 A.2d 1034 (D.C. 2000)

Robert Louis Stevenson, Appellant, v. United States, Appellee. No. 97-CF-83District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted September 12, 2000 Decided October 19, 2000 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Hon. Paul R. Webber III, Trial Judge) Frazer Walton, Jr., appointed by the court, was on the brief for appellant. Wilma A. Lewis, […]

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CHAGNON v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 844 A.2d 345 (D.C. 2004)

JOHN J. CHAGNON, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, Respondent. No. 02-AA-1279District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 8, 2004 Decided March 11, 2004 Petition for Review of an Order of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment, (BZA-16389). Page 346 John J. Chagnon, pro se. William J. Earl, Assistant Corporation […]

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D.C. TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC. v. ACORS, 293 A.2d 871 (D.C. 1972)

D.C. TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC., Appellant, v. Herbert L. ACORS, Appellee. No. 5848.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 16, 1972. Decided June 23, 1972. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Edward A. Beard, J. Page 872 Leonard J. Bonner, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Shellie F. Bowers, Washington, D.C., with whom Carlisle […]

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WEISBLATT v. UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, 134 A.2d 713 (D.C. 1957)

Louis WEISBLATT, t/a King’s Credit Department Store, Appellant, v. UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, Garnishee of Henry W. Peeples, Appellee. No. 2004.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued July 8, 1957. Decided September 27, 1957. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, EDWARD A BEARD, J. Jack Politz, Washington, D.C., for […]

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TAYLOR v. EUREKA INV. CORP., 482 A.2d 354 (D.C. 1984)

Lawnie H. Taylor, et al., Appellants, v. EUREKA INVESTMENT CORPORATION, et al., Appellees. No. 82-1694.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 15, 1983. Decided September 19, 1984. Appeal from the Superior Court, Ricardo M. Urbina, J. Robert A. Fall, Washington, D.C., with whom Benny L. Kass, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellants. Kenneth […]

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FORD v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 96 A.2d 277 (D.C. 1953)

FORD v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Nos. 1305, 1306, 1307.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued March 30, 1953. Decided April 23, 1953. Page 278 Albert A. Stern, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Edward A. Beard, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Washington, D.C., with whom Vernon E. West, Corporation Counsel, and Chester H. Gray, Principal Assistant Corporation […]

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SEITNER v. UNITED STATES, 143 A.2d 101 (D.C. 1958)

Phillip G. SEITNER, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 2139.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued March 24, 1958. Decided June 20, 1958. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT, FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CRIMINAL DIVISION, THOMAS C. SCALLEY, J. Page 102 Hyman Smollar, Washington, D.C., with whom Stanley B. Frosh, Washington, D.C., was on […]

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GRANT v. UNITED STATES, 509 A.2d 1147 (D.C. 1986)

Arthur L. GRANT, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 84-1716.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 29, 1985. Decided May 30, 1986. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Joseph M.F. Ryan, Jr., J. Page 1148 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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MEXICANO v. DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, 806 A.2d 198 (D.C. 2002)

Lucio Mexicano, Petitioner, v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Respondent, And Pessoa Construction Company, Travelers Insurance Company, Intervenors. No. 01-AA-149District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 18, 2002 Decided September 5, 2002 Page 199 Petition for Review of a Decision of the Department of Employment Services. Page 200 Manuel R. Geraldo for petitioner. […]

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MENDELSON v. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, 645 A.2d 1090 (D.C. 1994)

Phil MENDELSON, et al., Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, Respondent. Woodland Limited Partnership, Intervenor. No. 92-AA-619.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 7, 1994. Decided August 8, 1994. APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. Page 1091 Richard B. Nettler, Washington, DC, for petitioners. Charles L. Reischel, Washington, […]

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HILL v. MARYLAND CAS. CO., 620 A.2d 1336 (D.C. 1993)

Cecil HILL, Appellant, v. MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, Appellee. No. 91-CV-685.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 28, 1993. Decided February 23, 1993. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, WILLIAM C. GARDNER, J. Mark Gore, Washington, DC, for appellant. Keith Bonner, Washington, DC, for appellee. Before FERREN, FARRELL, and KING, Associate Judges. KING, Associate Judge: Appellant, plaintiff […]

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D.C. v. DUNMORE, 749 A.2d 740 (D.C. 2000)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellant, v. Reginald DUNMORE, Appellee. No. 98-CO-1589.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted March 28, 2000. Decided April 14, 2000. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Hon. Gregory E. Mize, Trial Judge). Page 741 Jo Anne Robinson, Interim Corporation Counsel, Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corporation Counsel, and Sharlene E. […]

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NEIGHBORS ON UPTON ST. v. BD. OF ZONING, 697 A.2d 3 (D.C. 1997)

NEIGHBORS ON UPTON STREET, et al., Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, Respondent. Selma M. Levine School of Music, Intervenor No. 95-AA-1630.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 6, 1997 Decided June 12, 1997. Page 4 Nicholas G. Karambelas, Washington, DC, for petitioner. H. Jonathan Redway, with whom John W. Nields, Washington, […]

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GILLESPIE v. WASHINGTON, 395 A.2d 18 (D.C. 1978)

Kenneth R. GILLESPIE et al., Appellants, v. Eleanora J. WASHINGTON, Administratrix of the Estate of Frederick Washington, Appellee. No. 12780.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 19, 1978. Decided November 6, 1978. Appeal from the Superior Court, Joseph Michael Hannon, J. Page 19 Robert Cadeaux, Washington, D.C., for appellants. Joseph S. McCarthy, Washington, D.C., for […]

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WHITE v. BD. OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS, 537 A.2d 1133 (D.C. 1988)

Eric WHITE, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS, Respondent. No. 86-1616.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 12, 1988. Decided March 4, 1988. Gregory L.A. Thomas, Washington, D.C., for petitioner. William H. Lewis, with whom Cecily E. Collier, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for respondent. Before NEWMAN, TERRY and ROGERS, […]

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FOGG v. NATIONAL R.R. PASSENGER CORP., 585 A.2d 786 (D.C. 1991)

Deborah FOGG, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. The NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP., Appellee/Cross-Appellant. Nos. 89-910, 89-1076.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 17, 1990. Decided January 28, 1991. Appeal from the Superior Court, Paul R. Webber III, J. Page 787 H. Vincent McKnight, Jr., Washington, D.C., for appellant and cross-appellee. R. Harrison Pledger, Jr., with whom Cynthia Vancil […]

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WHYTE v. UNITED STATES, 471 A.2d 1018 (D.C. 1984)

Lawrence J.S. WHYTE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 83-63.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 29, 1983. Decided February 6, 1984. Appeal from the Superior Court, George W. Mitchell, J. J.E. McNeil, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Richard Manning Ricks, Washington, D.C., appointed by the court, was on the brief for appellant. Linda D. Turner, […]

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DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 814 A.2d 964 (D.C. 2002)

District of Columbia Court of Appeals. December 3, 2002 DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS Title Docket No. Date Disposition Trial Judge 01-CM-883, Ramseur v. U.S. 01-CM-476 12/17/2002 Affirmed Cushenberry Hill v. U.S. 01-CM-1203 12/13/2002 Affirmed Mitchell-Rankin Howard v. U.S. 01-CM-477 12/13/2002 Affirmed Lopez Kidd Intern. Home Care Services, Inc. v. D.C. Contract Appeals Bd. 00-AA-1079 12/13/2002 […]

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IN RE THYDEN, 877 A.2d 129 (D.C. 2005)

In re John W. THYDEN, Respondent. A Member of the Bar of the District of Columbia (Bar Registration No. 153908). No. 02-BG-91.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 19, 2002. Decided June 16, 2005. Page 130 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]

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RHODES v. RITZ CAMERA CENTERS, 151 A.2d 262 (D.C. 1959)

Paul M. RHODES, Appellant, v. RITZ CAMERA CENTERS, a body corporate, Appellee. No. 2331.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued February 2, 1959. Decided May 28, 1959. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, MILTON S. KRONHEIM, JR., J. John Joseph Leahy, Washington, D.C., for appellant. William J. Donnelly, […]

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HART v. VERMONT INV. LTD. PARTNERSHIP, 667 A.2d 578 (D.C. 1995)

Christopher A. HART, et al., Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. VERMONT INVESTMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Appellee/Cross-Appellant. VERMONT INVESTMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. Christopher A. HART, et al., Appellees/Cross-Appellants. Nos. 94-CV-426, 94-CV-457.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 11, 1995. Decided November 9, 1995. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGE W. MITCHELL, J. Page 579 [EDITORS’ NOTE: […]

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JOHNSON v. U.S., 26 A.3d 758 (D.C. 2011)

Marcel A. JOHNSON, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Nos. 09-CO-1391, 10-CO-122.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 24, 2011. Decided August 25, 2011. Page 759 Appeal from the Superior Court, Robert I. Richter and Frederick H. Weisberg, JJ. Page 760 Seth M. Galanter, with whom Stephen M. Colangelo, Washington, DC, and Joseph B. Tulman, were […]

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DULLES v. DULLES, 302 A.2d 59 (D.C. 1973)

David DULLES, Appellant, v. Pamela DULLES, Appellee. No. 6475.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 10, 1972. Decided March 20, 1973. Appeal from the Superior Court, Harry T. Alexander, J. Page 60 David Dulles, pro se. Elizabeth Guhring, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before KELLY, GALLAGHER and HARRIS, Associate Judges. PER CURIAM: This is an appeal […]

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TAYLOR v. JAMES, 85 A.2d 62 (D.C. 1952)

TAYLOR et al. v. JAMES et al. No. 1139.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Reargued November 28, 1951. Decided December 14, 1951. Rehearing Denied January 7, 1952. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS, CAYTON, C.J. Page 63 James A. Cobb, Washington, D.C. (Carl D. Coleman, Scotti Mayo, William A. Powell and William E. […]

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CUTCHEMBER v. PAYNE, 466 A.2d 1240 (D.C. 1983)

Kathy M. CUTCHEMBER, Appellant, v. Joseph PAYNE, Jr., Appellee. No. 81-1045.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued July 26, 1983. Decided September 19, 1983. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, William E. Stewart, Jr., J. Page 1241 Diana M. Savit, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, D.C., with whom Judith W. Rogers, Corp. Counsel, and Charles […]

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WILLIAMS-GODFREY v. DIST. OF COLUMBIA, 570 A.2d 737 (D.C. 1990)

Prissy WILLIAMS-GODFREY, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS, Respondent. No. 89-170.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 9, 1990. Decided February 16, 1990. Appeal from the Board of Elections and Ethics. Page 738 Mark David Schneider, Washington, D.C., for petitioner. William H. Lewis, Washington, D.C., for respondent. Before ROGERS, Chief Judge, […]

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JAY’S RESTAURANT v. JACK STONE CO., 62 A.2d 799 (D.C. 1948)

JAY’S RESTAURANT, Inc. v. JACK STONE CO., Inc. No. 729.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. December 22, 1948. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Action by the Jack Stone Company, Inc., against Jay’s Restaurant, Inc., to recover the contract price for erection of an electric sign. […]

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BENTT v. DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT, 979 A.2d 1226 (D.C. 2009)

Lavern R. BENTT, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, Respondent, and Georgetown University Hospital, Intervenor. No. 08-AA-110.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 24, 2009. Decided September 10, 2009. Page 1227 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

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STEVENS v. BROWN, 194 A.2d 126 (D.C. 1963)

Betty Moxley STEVENS, Appellant, v. William H. BROWN, Appellee. No. 3290.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued July 1, 1963. Decided October 7, 1963. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, JOSEPH C. WADDY, J. Page 127 D. Robert Cervera, Washington, D.C., with whom Davis Cervera, Washington, D.C., were on the brief, for appellant. […]

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PARNIGONI v. DIST. OF COL., 933 A.2d 823 (D.C. 2007)

David PARNIGONI, Appellant, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellee. No. 04-CT-1378.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 20, 2006. Decided October 11, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court, Erik P. Christian, J. Page 824 David Schertler, Washington, DC, for appellant. Janice Y. Sheppard, Assistant Attorney General, with whom Robert J. Spagnoletti, Attorney General for the District […]

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WESTCHESTER APARTMENTS v. KEROES, 32 A.2d 869 (D.C. 1943)

WESTCHESTER APARTMENTS, Inc., v. KEROES. No. 85.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. July 13, 1943. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Landlord and Tenant Branch. John D. Fitzgerald and Walter C. English, both of Washington, D.C., for appellant. Simon Hirshman, of Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before RICHARDSON, Chief […]

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PHILLIPS v. EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER CO., 424 A.2d 78 (D.C. 1980)

John PHILLIPS, Appellant and Cross-Appellee, v. The EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER CO., Appellee and Cross-Appellant. Nos. 13230, 13231.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 15, 1979. Decided November 17, 1980. Appeal from the District of Columbia Superior Court, George H. Revercomb, J. Page 79 Joseph Zitomer, Silver Spring, Md., for appellant and cross-appellee John Phillips. Stuart […]

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MORSE v. MORSE, 213 A.2d 581 (D.C. 1965)

Chauncey L. MORSE, Appellant, v. Sallie W. MORSE, Appellee. Nos. 3720, 3762.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 13, 1965. Decided October 7, 1965. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, JOSEPH C. WADDY, J. Herman J.D. Carter, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Andrew L. Geisler, Washington, D.C., entered an appearance for appellee but […]

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FELLS v. WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, 357 A.2d 395 (D.C. 1976)

Lettie B. FELLS, Appellant, v. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Appellee. No. 10238.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 6, 1976. Decided May 19, 1976. Appeal from the Superior Court, Milton D. Korman, J. Harold A. Sakayan, Washington, D.C., for appellant. John C. Swanson, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before REILLY, Chief Judge, and GALLAGHER and […]

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MATTER OF WADE, 526 A.2d 936 (D.C. 1987)

In the Matter of Hugh M. WADE, Respondent. No. 84-1161.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 16, 1986. Decided May 29, 1987. Clark U. Fleckinger II, Columbia, Md., for respondent. Elizabeth J. Branda, Asst. Bar Counsel, with whom Thomas H. Henderson, Jr., Bar Counsel, Washington, D.C., was on brief, for the Bd. on Professional Responsibility. […]

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SMITH GOTTLIEB v. CHEATHAM, 31 A.2d 676 (D.C. 1942)

SMITH GOTTLIEB, Inc., v. CHEATHAM. No. 6.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. December 21, 1942. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division, Small Claims Branch. Samuel F. Beach, of Washington, D.C. (James W. Gill, of Washington, D.C., on the brief), for appellant. N. Meyer Baker, of Washington, […]

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WASHINGTON v. UNITED STATES, 498 A.2d 247 (D.C. 1985)

Theodore WASHINGTON, Jr., Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 84-1196.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued August 7, 1985. Decided September 23, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, A. Franklin Burgess, Jr., J. Richard K. Gilbert, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Lynn Lincoln Sarko, Asst. U.S. Atty., Washington, D.C., with whom Joseph E. diGenova, U.S. Atty., Michael […]

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NATIONAL LIFE INS. CO. v. WHITE, 38 A.2d 663 (D.C. 1944)

NATIONAL LIFE INS. CO. v. WHITE. No. 183.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. July 25, 1944. Page 664 Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Justin L. Edgerton, of Washington, D.C., for appellant. Renah F. Camalier, of Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before RICHARDSON, Chief Judge, and CAYTON […]

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REDMAN v. KELTY, 795 A.2d 684 (D.C. 2002)

Deborah A. Redman, Appellant, v. Jennifer Kelty, Appellee. No. 99-CV-1339District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 26, 2002 Decided April 11, 2002 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (SC8300-97) (Hon. Geoffrey M. Alprin, Trial Judge). Page 685 Deborah A. Redman filed a brief pro se. No appearance for appellee. Arthur B. […]

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EARMAN v. UNITED STATES, 250 A.2d 918 (D.C. 1969)

Lee EARMAN, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Nos. 4608, 4609.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 25, 1968. Decided March 10, 1969. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, MILTON S. KRONHEIM, JR., J. Milton C. Gelenian, Washington, D.C., with whom Leonard Rosenberg, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellant. James E. […]

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GARRIS v. U.S., 559 A.2d 323 (D.C. 1989)

Ronald E. GARRIS and Benny L. Walker, Appellants, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Nos. 86-1098, 86-1518.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted April 5, 1989. Decided May 31, 1989. Appeal from the Superior Court, Truman A. Morrison, III, J. Page 324 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]

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FRANKLIN v. UNITED STATES, 339 A.2d 398 (D.C. 1975)

William Russell FRANKLIN, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 5960.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued En Banc May 17, 1973. Decided May 7, 1975. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Harry T. Alexander, J. Page 399 Gary D. Wilson and Ann K. Macrory, Washington, D.C., appointed by this court, with whom […]

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PLATT v. PLATT, 51 A.2d 179 (D.C. 1947)

PLATT v. PLATT et al. No. 467.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. February 6, 1947. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Stanley H. Fischer, of Washington, D.C., for appellant. Dennis Collins, of Washington, D.C. (Harry Bonnett, of Washington, D.C., on the brief), for appellee Platt. Vernon […]

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HILL v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., 130 A.2d 313 (D.C. 1957)

Clarence HILL, Jr., by his Guardian and next friend Ellese Hill, Appellant, v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., a corporation, Appellee. No. 1919.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued January 22, 1957. Decided March 22, 1957. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, GODFREY L. MUNTER, TRIAL JUDGE. Page 314 […]

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA v. TERRIS, 604 A.2d 5 (D.C. 1992)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellant, v. Bruce J. TERRIS, Appellee. No. 90-1055.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 23, 1992. Decided February 28, 1992. Appeal from the Superior Court, Annice M. Wagner, J. Lutz Alexander Prager, Asst. Deputy Corp. Counsel, with whom John Payton, Corp. Counsel, and Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corp. Counsel, were on the […]

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CALLAHAM v. U.S., 937 A.2d 141 (D.C. 2007)

Revena S. CALLAHAM, Appellant v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 05-CM-1238.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 12, 2006. Decided December 13, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court, James E. Boasberg, J. Page 142 Walter S. Booth, Bethesda, MD, appointed by the court, was on the brief for appellant. Jamila Z. Hoard, Assistant United States Attorney, […]

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STANTON v. CHASE, 497 A.2d 1066 (D.C. 1985)

John J. STANTON, Appellant, v. Carl W. CHASE, Appellee. No. 84-233.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted March 12, 1985. Decided August 29, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Tim Murphy, J. John J. Stanton pro se. Inez Smith Reid, Corporation Counsel, and John H. Suda, Principal Deputy Corporation Counsel, Charles L. Reischel, […]

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GORE v. NEWSOME, 614 A.2d 40 (D.C. 1992)

David GORE, Appellant, v. George NEWSOME, et al., Appellees. No. 91-CV-392.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 8, 1992. Decided August 25, 1992. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Bruce S. Mencher, J. Page 41 Richard C. Deering, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Betty S. Walker, Washington, D.C., for appellees. John Payton, […]

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WILSON v. GORDEN, 91 A.2d 329 (D.C. 1952)

WILSON v. GORDEN et al. No. 1242.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued September 3, 1952. Decided September 25, 1952. Maurice A. Guervitz, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Theodore E. Lombard, Washington, D.C., with whom Paul F. Interdonato, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellees. Before CAYTON, Chief Judge, and HOOD and QUINN, […]

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IN RE T.J., 666 A.2d 1 (D.C. 1995)

In re T.J., M.D., C.J., Appellants. Nos. 94-FS-140, 94-FS-274 and 94-FS-277.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued May 11, 1995. Decided September 21, 1995. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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IN RE DUNCAN, 21 A.3d 1003 (D.C. 2011)

In re Dale E. DUNCAN, Respondent. No. 10-BG-636.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Filed June 23, 2011. Bar Registration No. 370591, BDN: 549-09. Before BLACKBURNE-RIGSBY, Associate Judge, NEBEKER and KING, Senior Judges. ORDER PER CURIAM On further consideration of this court’s October 27, 2010 order that stayed this proceeding until resolution of respondent’s appeal in […]

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RANDOLPH v. FRANKLIN INV. CO., INC., 398 A.2d 340 (D.C. 1979)

Joseph T. RANDOLPH and Antoinette M. Randolph, Appellants, v. FRANKLIN INVESTMENT CO., INC., Appellee. No. 8392.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued En Banc March 2, 1978. Decided January 29, 1979. Appeal from the Superior Court, John J, Malloy, Trial J., Samuel B. Block, Motions J. Page 341 Roger K. Davis, with whom Gerald W. Von […]

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SAMUEL v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 141 A.2d 926 (D.C. 1958)

Albert SAMUEL, Appellant, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellee. No. 2137.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued March 10, 1958. Decided June 3, 1958. Louis J. Lombardo, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Richard W. Barton, Asst. Corp., Counsel, Washington, D.C., with whom Chester H. Gray, Corp. Counsel, Milton D. Korman, Principal Asst. Corp. Counsel, and […]

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YOUNG v. DE VITO, 56 A.2d 558 (D.C. 1947)

YOUNG et al. v. DE VITO et al. No. 569.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. December 23, 1947. Rehearing Denied January 19, 1948. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Harry S. Boteler, Jr., of Washington, D.C. (Robert H. Driskill, of Washington, D.C., on the brief), for […]

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GRAYSON v. U.S., 953 A.2d 327 (D.C. 2008)

Maxine GRAYSON, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 06-CM-1419.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 20, 2007. Decided July 24, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court, Jeanette Clark, J. William Francis Xavier Becker, for appellant. Page 328 John P. Mannarino, Assistant United States Attorney, with whom Jeffrey A. Taylor, United States Attorney, and Roy W. […]

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HUMMER v. LEVIN, 673 A.2d 631 (D.C. 1996)

Judith Ann HUMMER, Appellant, v. Martin D. LEVIN, D.M.D., and Drs. Levin, Cohen, Goodman Siegel, P.A., Appellees. No. 93-CV-721.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 24, 1994. Decided March 21, 1996. Page 632 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 633 […]

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CLEMENCIA v. MITCHELL, 956 A.2d 76 (D.C. 2008)

Paul CLEMENCIA, Appellant, v. Camay MITCHELL, Appellee. No. 06-CV-819.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 28, 2008. Decided September 11, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court, Maurice A. Ross, J. Page 77 O’Neil King, Washington, DC, with whom Matthew H. Goodman, was on the brief, for appellant. Joseph Cammarata, Washington, DC, for appellee. Before RUIZ […]

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BIRD v. FRYE, 216 A.2d 579 (D.C. 1966)

James F. BIRD and Jerome Keith, Executors of the Estate of Laura L. Jeffords, Deceased, Appellants, v. Roger E. FRYE, Appellee. No. 3758.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 22, 1965. Decided February 1, 1966. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, DeWITT S. HYDE, J. Herbert P. Leeman, Washington, D.C., for appellants. […]

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MASON v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 395 A.2d 399 (D.C. 1978)

Jocelyn E. MASON, Appellant, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA et al., Appellees. No. 13181.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 27, 1978. Decided November 28, 1978. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Edward A. Beard, J. Page 400 Robert H. Levan, Columbia, Md., for appellant. Margaret L. Hines, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, D.C., with […]

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NEVAREZ v. NEVAREZ, 626 A.2d 867 (D.C. 1993)

Michael R. NEVAREZ, Appellant, v. Rebecca M. NEVAREZ, Appellee. No. 91-FM-878.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted April 8, 1993. Decided June 3, 1993. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, ARTHUR L. BURNETT, SR., J. Brian Booth, Portland, OR, filed a brief for appellant. Leslie Fein and Patrick T. Hand, Washington, DC, filed a brief for appellee. […]

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SCOTT v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 99 A.2d 641 (D.C. 1953)

SCOTT v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. No. 1359.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued August 24, 1953. Decided October 13, 1953. Rehearing Denied November 3, 1953. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS, CAYTON, CHIEF JUDGE. Frank D. Reeves, with whom Curtis P. Mitchell, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellant. Hubert B. Pair, […]

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WILKINS v. U.S., 582 A.2d 939 (D.C. 1990)

Joseph WILKINS, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 89-746.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 11, 1990. Decided November 27, 1990. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, George H. Goodrich, J. Page 940 Richard S. Greenlee, Public Defender Service, with whom James Klein and Henderson Hill, Public Defender Service, were on the brief, […]

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MOORE v. RONALD HSU CONST. CO., INC., 576 A.2d 734 (D.C. 1990)

Paul T. MOORE, et ux., Appellants, v. RONALD HSU CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Appellee. No. 88-1593.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 4, 1990. Decided June 28, 1990. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Herbert B. Dixon, Jr., J. Page 735 Joseph C. Ruddy, Jr. for appellants. Joseph P. Clancy for appellee. Before ROGERS, […]

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TIMUS v. DEPT. OF HUMAN RIGHTS, 633 A.2d 751 (D.C. 1993)

Carrie J. TIMUS, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS, Respondent. William J. Davis, Inc., Intervenor. No. 90-AA-465.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 15, 1992. Decided November 8, 1993. Page 752 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

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MAHDI v. PORETSKY MANAGEMENT, INC., 433 A.2d 1085 (D.C. 1981)

Muhammad A. MAHDI, Appellant, v. PORETSKY MANAGEMENT, INC., Appellee. No. 79-1011.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 18, 1980. Decided July 20, 1981. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Donald S. Smith, J. Page 1086 Roy Pearson, for appellant. Susan S. Magazine, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before KERN, MACK and PRYOR, […]

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IN RE ESTATE OF TURPIN, 19 A.3d 801 (D.C. 2011)

In re ESTATE OF Ward TURPIN; Rodman M. Turpin, Appellant. No. 10-PR-707.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 8, 2011. Decided May 19, 2011. Appeal from the Superior Court, Rhonda Reid-Winston, J. Page 802 Michael L. Smith, for appellant. John B. Dunn, Tacoma Park, MD, for appellee. Before GLICKMAN and THOMPSON, Associate Judges, and FERREN, […]

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HUNT v. UNITED STATES, 729 A.2d 322 (D.C. 1999)

Darrell Hunt, Appellant, v. United States, Appellee. No. 95-CF-836District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 3, 1999 Decided April 15, 1999[*] [*] The decision in this case was originally issued as an unpublished Memorandum Opinion and Judgment. It is now being published, with minor revisions, by direction of the court. Appeal from the Superior Court […]

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BRANCH v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 661 A.2d 1102 (D.C. 1995)

Winifred BRANCH, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING, Respondent. No. 93-AA-1480.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 27, 1995. Decided July 20, 1995. Page 1103 J. Stephen Zielezienski and David Itkin, Washington, DC, for petitioner. Sonia Bacchus, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, DC, for respondent. Vanessa Ruiz, Corp. Counsel at the […]

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WOODSIDE MANOR v. ROSE BROTHERS CO., 83 A.2d 325 (D.C. 1951)

WOODSIDE MANOR, Inc. v. ROSE BROTHERS CO. No. 1115.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued August 27, 1951. Decided September 19, 1951. Mark P. Friedlander, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Stephen G. Ingham, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before CAYTON, Chief Judge, and HOOD and CLAGETT, Associate Judges. CLAGETT, Associate Judge. Woodside Manor is a […]

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OLEBARA v. GRAY, 16 A.3d 973 (D.C. 2011)

Olebara v. Gray. No. 09-CV-1604.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. March 30, 2011. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Ross. Decisions Without Published Opinions Vacated in part and Remanded in part.

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CLARK v. U.S., 639 A.2d 76 (D.C. 1993)

Richard L. CLARK, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 90-CF-1081.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 24, 1993. Decided November 10, 1993. Rehearing Denied April 19, 1994. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ROBERT M. SCOTT, J. Page 77 Robert Wilkins, Public Defender Service, with whom James Klein, Elizabeth Taylor, and Samia Fam, […]

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IN RE THOMAS, 740 A.2d 538 (D.C. 1999)

IN RE: GREGORY L.A. THOMAS, RESPONDENT. No. 98-BG-713.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 19, 1999. Decided November 12, 1999. On Exceptions of Bar Counsel and Respondent to Report and Recommendation of Board on Professional Responsibility. Page 539 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]

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McGINNISS v. FREDERICK W. BERENS SALES, INC., 308 A.2d 765 (D.C. 1973)

Robert W. McGINNISS, Appellant, v. FREDERICK W. BERENS SALES, INC., a corporation, and Robert Schulze, Appellees. No. 6432.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 31, 1973. Decided August 10, 1973. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Leonard Braman, J. James P. Schaller, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Robert S. Bennett, Washington, D.C., for appellees. […]

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GOLDEN COMMISSARY CORPORATION v. SHIPLEY, 157 A.2d 810 (D.C. 1960)

GOLDEN COMMISSARY CORPORATION and William G. Carter, Appellants, v. Carl L. SHIPLEY, Appellee. No. 2468.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued November 9, 1959. Decided February 10, 1960. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, JOHN J. MALLOY, J. Page 811 H. Clay Espey, Washington, D.C., for appellants. Donald […]

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TAYLOR v. U.S., 661 A.2d 636 (D.C. 1995)

Maurice TAYLOR, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 93-CO-997.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 4, 1994. Decided June 22, 1995. Page 637 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 638 Patricia Newton, Public Defender Service, with whom James Klein, Public […]

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HERRINGTON v. U.S., 6 A.3d 1237 (D.C. 2010)

Kevin A. HERRINGTON, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 07-CF-98.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 30, 2009. Decided November 4, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Lynn Leibovitz, J. Page 1238 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 1239 Christine […]

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DAVIS v. DAVIS, 663 A.2d 499 (D.C. 1995)

Lilton I. DAVIS, Appellant, v. Mary O. Short DAVIS, Appellee. No. 93-FM-254.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 10, 1995. Decided August 7, 1995. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., J. Page 500 Patricia A. Berlin, Arlington, VA, for appellant. Chukwuma I. Odelugo, Washington, DC, for appellee. Before FERREN, […]

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KAISER v. RAPLEY, 380 A.2d 995 (D.C. 1977)

Inez KAISER, Appellant, v. Natalie J. RAPLEY, Appellee. No. 10853.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 24, 1976. Decided December 6, 1977. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, DeWitt S. Hyde, J. Page 996 S. Churchill Elmore, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Gordon F. Harrison, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before KELLY, GALLAGHER […]

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