MITCHELL v. MITCHELL, 310 A.2d 837 (D.C. 1973)

Edward A. MITCHELL, Jr., Appellant, v. Katie M. MITCHELL, Appellee. No. 6679.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 7, 1973. Decided November 2, 1973. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, George Herbert Goodrich, J. Page 838 Ben Paul Noble, Washington, D.C., with whom Thomas O. Mann and Craig T. Sawyer, Washington, D.C., were […]

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IN RE STEEN, 832 A.2d 1276 (D.C. 2003)

In the Matter of MALAKU J. STEEN, Esquire. A Member of the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. No. 03-BG-1000District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Filed October 2, 2003 Before Steadman and Schwelb, Associate Judges; and Newman, Senior Judge. ORDER PER CURIAM: On consideration of the affidavit of Malaku J. Steen, wherein […]

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OFFUTT v. U.S., 534 A.2d 936 (D.C. 1987)

Eric A. OFFUTT, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 86-961.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted November 5, 1987. Decided December 22, 1987. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Rufus G. King, III, J. Page 937 Kenneth Alford, Washington, D.C., appointed by the court, was on the brief, for appellant. Joseph E. diGenova, U.S. […]

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INDEPENDENCE v. ANDERSON SUMMERS, 874 A.2d 862 (D.C. 2005)

INDEPENDENCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. ANDERSON SUMMERS, LLC, Appellee. No. 03-CV-1105.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 17, 2005. Decided May 12, 2005. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, John M. Campbell, J. Page 863 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]

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IN RE REYNARD, 616 A.2d 1262 (D.C. 1992)

In re Suzanne REYNARD, a/k/a Margaret Nelson, Appellant. No. 90-FM-1097.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. November 30, 1992. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, George H. Goodrich, J. Janell M. Wolfe, Arlington, Va., appointed by the court, was on the brief, for appellant. John Payton, Corp. Counsel, Charles L. Reischel and […]

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MATTER OF SHORTER, 236 A.2d 318 (D.C. 1967)

In the Matter of John A. SHORTER, Jr., Appellant. No. 4294.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 6, 1967. Decided December 27, 1967. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, TIM C. MURPHY, J. William C. Gardner, Washington, D.C., with whom Theodore R. Newman, Washington, D.C., Jr., was on the brief, for appellant. […]

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MOORE v. UNITED STATES, 306 A.2d 278 (D.C. 1973)

Victor J. MOORE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 6680.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 28, 1973. Decided June 15, 1973. Appeal from the District of Columbia Superior Court, Nicholas S. Nunzio, J. Page 279 Noel H. Thompson, Arlington, Va., appointed by this court, for appellant. Richard L. Beizer, Asst. U.S. Atty., with whom […]

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LITTLE v. JOHNSON, 145 A.2d 852 (D.C. 1958)

Charles M. LITTLE, Appellant, v. Lenza JOHNSON, Appellee. No. 2227.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Submitted July 21, 1958. Decided November 6, 1958. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, MARY C. BARLOW, J. Page 853 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]

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ESTATE OF LILES, 435 A.2d 379 (D.C. 1981)

ESTATE OF Roscoe H. LILES. Lester J. RICHARDS, et al., Appellants, v. Mary F. LILES, et al., Appellees. No. 80-649.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued May 20, 1981. Decided August 27, 1981. Appeal from the Superior Court, Margaret Austin Haywood, J. Page 380 David L. Scull, Chevy Chase, Md., for appellants. Florence R. King, Washington, […]

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GILMARTIN v. BD. OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, 579 A.2d 1164 (D.C. 1990)

William GILMARTIN, et al., Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT, Respondent. David C. Barnes, Intervenor. No. 87-1253.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued May 22, 1989. Decided August 29, 1990. Page 1165 Richard Halberstein, for petitioners. Frederick D. Cooke, Jr., Corp. Counsel at the time the brief was filed, Charles L. Reischel, Deputy […]

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SANDERS v. MOLLA, 985 A.2d 439 (D.C. 2009)

Donna SANDERS, Appellant, v. Berhanu MOLLA, Appellee. No. 08-CV-522.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted November 24, 2009. Decided December 24, 2009. Page 440 Appeal from the Superior Court, Jennifer M. Anderson, J. Page 441 Hughie D. Hunt, was on the brief, for appellant. Timothy P. Cole, was on the brief, for appellee. Before NEWMAN, KERN, […]

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA v. GREEN, 381 A.2d 578 (D.C. 1977)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA et al., Appellants, v. Clarzell GREEN et al., Appellees. No. 11007.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 1, 1976. Decided November 21, 1977. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Joyce Hens Green, J. Page 579 Louis P. Robbins, Principal Deputy Corp. Counsel, Washington, D.C., with whom John R. […]

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CLARK v. GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORPORATION, 72 A.2d 43 (D.C. 1950)

CLARK et al. v. GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORPORATION. No. 873.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued December 12, 1949. Decided March 10, 1950. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CLAGETT, A.J. Frederick R. Wilson, Washington, D.C., for appellants. Albert F. Adams, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before CAYTON, Chief […]

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IN RE BRACKETT, 991 A.2d 799 (D.C. 2010)

In re Barbara L. BRACKETT, Respondent. No. 10-BG-49.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. April 1, 2010. Before GLICKMAN, Associate Judge, TERRY and FARRELL, Senior Judges. ORDER PER CURIAM. On consideration of the certified order and opinion of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspending respondent from the practice of law in that jurisdiction for 30 […]

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BULLOCK v. UNITED STATES, 243 A.2d 677 (D.C. 1968)

Arthur E. BULLOCK, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 4619.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued May 27, 1968. Decided July 8, 1968. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, CHARLES W. HALLECK, J. David C. Niblack, Washington, D.C., appointed by this court, for appellant. Roger E. Zuckerman, Asst. U.S. Atty., with whom David […]

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HEARD v. JOHNSON, 810 A.2d 871 (D.C. 2002)

MORRIS B. HEARD, et al., Appellants, v. C. PHILLIP JOHNSON, Appellee. No. 01-CV-471District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 3, 2002 Decided November 21, 2002 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (CA-1124-99) (Hon. Mildred M. Edwards, Motions Judge) (Hon. John H. Bayly, Jr., Trial Judge). Page 872 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]

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LIBERTY MUT. INS. CO. v. CITIZENS CAS. CO., 94 A.2d 924 (D.C. 1953)

LIBERTY MUT. INS. CO. v. CITIZENS CAS. CO. No. 1293.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued January 26, 1953. Decided February 17, 1953. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS, CAYTON, C.J. Hugh Lynch, Jr., Washington, D.C., with whom C.E. Channing, Jr., Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellant. Denver H. Graham, Washington, […]

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HAWKINS v. BUTLER-TRUESDALE, 584 A.2d 1241 (D.C. 1990)

John C. HAWKINS, C.B. Griffin, and Nathaniel Sims, Petitioners, v. Sandra BUTLER-TRUESDALE, and District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, Respondents. No. 90-1422.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 14, 1990. Decided December 19, 1990. Page 1242 James R. Haynes, for petitioners. Vere O. Plummer, for respondent Sandra Butler-Truesdale. William H. Lewis, for respondent […]

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TUCCI v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 956 A.2d 684 (D.C. 2008)

Michael E. TUCCI and Amy C. Tucci, Appellants, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellee. No. 06-CV-1344.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 22, 2008. Decided September 18, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Judith E. Retchin, J. Page 685 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]

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DOHONEY v. IMPERIAL INS. INC., 87 A.2d 412 (D.C. 1952)

DOHONEY v. IMPERIAL INS. INC., et al. No. 1183.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued February 18, 1952. Decided March 17, 1952. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, QUINN, A.J. Page 413 Carlton L. Saunders, Washington, D.C. (Charles C. Collins and Robert E. Anderson, Washington, D.C., on the […]

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ARNOLD v. UNITED STATES, 436 A.2d 1302 (D.C. 1981)

James E. ARNOLD, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 80-1164.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued May 12, 1981. Decided November 9, 1981. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Annice M. Wagner, J. Michael R. Bromwich, Washington, D.C., appointed by this court with whom Michael Fischer, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, […]

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IN RE STEINBERG, 761 A.2d 279 (D.C. 2000)

In re Andrew M. Steinberg, Respondent. A Member of the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. No. 99-BG-1537District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 11, 2000 Decided November 2, 2000 Page 280 On Report and Recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility. Traci M. Tait, Assistant Bar Counsel, with whom Joyce E. […]

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STAR PONTIAC COMPANY v. EASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY, 184 A.2d 200 (D.C. 1962)

STAR PONTIAC COMPANY, Inc., a corporation, Appellant, v. EASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. No. 3032.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued July 9, 1962. Decided September 18, 1962. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, HARRY L. WALKER, J. Page 201 James C. Gregg, Washington, D.C., with whom Hugh Lynch, […]

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DE FOE v. NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK, 102 A.2d 575 (D.C. 1954)

DE FOE v. NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK. No. 1428.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Submitted January 25, 1954. Decided February 10, 1954. Page 576 Geraldine V. DeFoe, pro se. Arthur C. Keefer and Arthur C. Elgin, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before CAYTON, Chief Judge, and HOOD and QUINN, Associate Judges. PER CURIAM. On December […]

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AKASSY v. WILLIAM PENN APTS. LTD. P’SHIP, 891 A.2d 291 (D.C. 2006)

Hugues Denver AKASSY, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. WILLIAM PENN APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Appellee/Cross-Appellant. Nos. 02-CV-141, 02-CV-291.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 5, 2003. Decided February 2, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court, Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, J. Page 292 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]

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ALLENTUCK v. D.C. MIN.W. I. S. BD., 264 A.2d 307 (D.C. 1970)

Lester ALLENTUCK, t/a Allen Picture Frame Co., et al., Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MINIMUM WAGE AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY BOARD, Respondent. LARIMER’S, INC., Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MINIMUM WAGE AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY BOARD, Respondent. Nos. 5005, 5019.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued September 12, 1969. Decided April 21, 1970. Appeal from the District of […]

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LOFTON v. KATOR SCOTT, 802 A.2d 955 (D.C. 2002)

Earlene Lofton, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. Kator Scott, Chartered, Appellee/Cross-Appellant. Nos. 00-CV-1644, 01-CV-155District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 18, 2002 Decided July 18, 2002 Appeals from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (CA-5629-98) (Hon. Rafael Diaz, Trial Judge). Page 956 Geraldine H. Owens for appellant/cross-appellee. Ronald W. Fuchs, with whom Mark Werblood was on […]

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BLAINE v. U.S., 18 A.3d 766 (D.C. 2011)

Dontrace M. BLAINE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 09-CF-557.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 8, 2011. Decided April 28, 2011. Appeal from the Superior Court, Geoffrey M. Alprin, J. Page 767 Eric D. McArthur, with whom Jeffrey T. Green, Washington, DC, Robert R. Porter, and Matt M. Fogelberg, were on the brief, for […]

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HAMEL PARK v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 487 A.2d 603 (D.C. 1985)

HAMEL PARK, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, Respondent. No. 83-1283.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 23, 1984. Decided February 8, 1985. Appeal from the Department of Employment Services. Page 604 Michael K. Wyatt, Washington, D.C., with whom Virginia L. White-Mahaffey and Richard F. Riley, Jr., Washington, D.C., were on the […]

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FOSTER v. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV. MED. CTR., 738 A.2d 791 (D.C. 1999)

SHEREE F. FOSTER, APPELLANT, v. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, APPELLEE. No. 97-CV-514District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 17, 1999 Decided October 7, 1999 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Hon. Linda Turner Hamilton, Trial Judge. Page 792 Jack A. Gold, with whom Lawrence S. Lapidus and Anthony G. Newman […]

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FEHR v. McHUGH, 413 A.2d 1285 (D.C. 1980)

Vankirk E. FEHR and Geoffrey W. Robertson, Appellants, v. Jerome P. McHUGH, Jerome P. McHugh, as Trustee, Recreation Land Company, Dwight T. Johnson, and Denver Internal Medicine Associates, a Professional Company Profit-Sharing Trust, Appellees. No. 79-273.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 17, 1980. Decided March 31, 1980. Appeal from the Superior Court, William C. […]

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OWEN v. OWEN, 427 A.2d 933 (D.C. 1981)

Thornton W. OWEN, Jr., Appellant, v. Kathryn B. OWEN, Appellee. No. 79-791.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 17, 1980. Decided February 26, 1981. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Richard R. Atkinson, J. Page 934 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]

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CREEK v. UNITED STATES, 324 A.2d 688 (D.C. 1974)

Reginald F. CREEK, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 7891.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 25, 1974. Decided August 30, 1974. Appeal from the Superior Court, George W. Draper, II, J. Miles Gersh, Washington, appointed by this court, for appellant. Joel DuBoff, Asst. U.S. Atty., with whom Earl J. Silbert, U.S. Atty., John A. […]

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IN RE COWARD, 254 A.2d 730 (D.C. 1969)

In the Matter of James Edward COWARD. No. 4712.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 30, 1969. Decided June 16, 1969. APPEAL FROM JUVENILE COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JOHN D. FAUNTLEROY, J. Page 731 Marie S. Klooz, Washington, D.C., for James Edward Coward. Leo N. Gorman, Asst. Corp. Counsel, with whom Charles T. […]

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DORMAN v. UNITED STATES, 491 A.2d 455 (D.C. 1984)

Lawrence M. DORMAN, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 81-1302.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 19, 1984. Decided October 2, 1984. Opinion filed April 25, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Ricardo Urbina, J. Page 456 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]

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HOWARD UN. v. D.C. DEPT. OF EMP., 952 A.2d 168 (D.C. 2008)

HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/PROPERTY CASUALTY GUARANTEE FUND, Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, Respondent, Tommie Ambrose, Intervenor. No. 06-AA-356.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued November 28, 2007. Decided May 8, 2008. Page 169 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] […]

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TILGHMAN v. HAYNES, 171 A.2d 96 (D.C. 1961)

Joseph W. TILGHMAN, Appellant, v. Donald W. HAYNES, Appellee. No. 2733.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued March 20, 1961. Decided June 2, 1961. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, JOHN J. MALLOY, J. David Kayson, Washington, D.C., for appellant. John P. Arness, Rockville Md. with whom Pierre […]

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JACKSON v. JACKSON, 161 A.2d 831 (D.C. 1960)

Maurice A. JACKSON, Appellant, v. Dorothy M. JACKSON, Appellee. No. 2528.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Submitted April 18, 1960. Decided June 15, 1960. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DOMESTIC RELATIONS BRANCH, GODFREY L. MUNTER, J. William A. Smith and E. Lewis Ferrell, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Page 832 […]

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D.C. TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC. v. SMITH, 173 A.2d 216 (D.C. 1961)

D.C. TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC., Appellant, v. Beulah Diggs SMITH, Appellee. No. 2738.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued May 2, 1961. Decided July 20, 1961. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, HARRY L. WALKER, J. Anthony E. Grimaldi, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Harold F. Golding, Washington, D.C., for […]

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CARRADINE v. UNITED STATES, 420 A.2d 1385 (D.C. 1980)

David CARRADINE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 79-100.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 11, 1980. Decided September 23, 1980. Appeal from the Superior Court, Alfred Burka, J. Page 1386 William J. Mertens, Public Defender Service, Washington, D.C., with whom Silas J. Wasserstrom, Public Defender Service, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellant. […]

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ANTHONY v. U.S., 935 A.2d 275 (D.C. 2007)

Clifton ANTHONY, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 97-CF-63.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 26, 2006. Decided June 7, 2007. Amended July 26, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court, William M. Jackson, J. Page 276 Frances M. D’Antuono, Washington, DC, appointed by the court, for appellant. David B. Kent, Assistant United States Attorney, with […]

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O’NEILL v. DISTRICT OF COL. OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, 355 A.2d 805 (D.C. 1976)

Hugh O’NEILL and Herbert S. Yarus, Petitioners, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, Respondent. No. 7408.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 27, 1974. Decided April 13, 1976. Hugh O’Neill pro se. Earl A. Gershenow, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, D.C., with whom C. Francis Murphy, Corp. Counsel, Washington D.C., at the time the […]

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MOORE v. U.S., 757 A.2d 78 (D.C. 2000)

CALVIN D. MOORE, APPELLANT, v. UNITED STATES, APPELLEE. No. 98-CF-1537District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 20, 2000 Decided August 10, 2000 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Hon. William M. Jackson, Trial Judge) Page 79 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]

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CONNOLLY v. B.F. SAUL CO., 68 A.2d 236 (D.C. 1949)

CONNOLLY v. B.F. SAUL CO., Inc. No. 815.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued June 27, 1949. Decided August 5, 1949. Rehearing Denied October 18, 1949. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Action by Peter J. Connolly, tenant, against B.F. Saul Company, Inc., landlord, for statutory damages […]

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WINTERS v. DIST. OF COLUMBIA, 595 A.2d 960 (D.C. 1991)

Anthony WINTERS, Appellant, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellee. No. 89-1401.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted April 9, 1991. Decided May 2, 1991.[1] [1] This case was originally released as a memorandum opinion and judgment. The District of Columbia’s motion to publish was granted by the division. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Robert […]

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FINNEGAN v. UNITED STATES, 399 A.2d 570 (D.C. 1979)

Joseph P. FINNEGAN, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 12711.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted January 9, 1979. Decided March 19, 1979. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Robert M. Scott, J. Webster T. Knight, Washington, D.C., appointed by this court, was on the brief for appellant. Earl J. Silbert, U.S. […]

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ELAM v. MONARCH LIFE INS. CO., 598 A.2d 1167 (D.C. 1991)

Martha S. ELAM, Appellant, v. MONARCH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. No. 90-1510.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 25, 1991. Decided November 8, 1991. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Richard S. Schrager, with whom Howard M. Rensin was on the brief, for appellant. Loretta J. Garcia, with whom […]

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DIAMOND v. DAVIS, 680 A.2d 364 (D.C. 1996)

Patrick H. DIAMOND, Appellant, v. Carle E. DAVIS, et al., Appellees. No. 93-CV-1246.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 4, 1995. Decided February 20, 1996. Page 365 APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; RICHARD A. LEVIE, RUFUS G. KING III, TRIAL JUDGES. Patrick H. Diamond, pro se. Paul E. Mirengoff, with […]

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IN RE ESTATE OF BLAKE, 856 A.2d 1151 (D.C. 2004)

In re Estate of Josephine BLAKE; Oliver Blake, Jr., Appellant. No. 01-PR-935.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 6, 2003. Decided September 2, 2004. Appeal from the Superior Court, Cheryl M. Long, J. Page 1152 Johnny M. Howard, Washington, for appellant. Deborah K. Hines, Washington, for appellee Estate. Before RUIZ and GLICKMAN, Associate Judges, and […]

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IN RE McLAUGHLIN, 980 A.2d 1227 (D.C. 2009)

In re Donald P. McLAUGHLIN, Respondent. No. 09-BG-788.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. September 24, 2009. Before FISHER, Associate Judge; and PRYOR and KING, Senior Judges. ORDER PER CURIAM:. On further consideration of the certified copy of the order issued by the Court of Appeals of Maryland indefinitely suspending respondent, see Attorney Grievance Commission of […]

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WRIGHT v. THOMAS D. WALSH, INC., 856 A.2d 1108 (D.C. 2004)

Dinese WRIGHT, Appellant v. THOMAS D. WALSH, INC., Appellee. No. 01-CV-1397.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 11, 2003. Decided August 5, 2004. Appeal from the Superior Court, Linda K. Davis, J. Lucy R. Edwards, Washington, for appellant. Brian D. Riger, Bethesda, MD, for appellee. Before TERRY, SCHWELB, and WASHINGTON, Associate Judges. TERRY, Associate Judge: […]

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INYAMAH v. U.S., 956 A.2d 58 (D.C. 2008)

Chidiebere P. INYAMAH, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 05-CF-593.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 10, 2008. Decided September 11, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court, Thomas J. Motley, J. Corinne Beckwith, Public Defender Service, with whom James Klein, Public Defender Service, was on the brief, for appellant. Peter Smith, Assistant United States Attorney, […]

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DULLES v. DULLES, 311 A.2d 830 (D.C. 1973)

David DULLES, Appellant, v. Pamela DULLES, Appellee. No. 6475.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. November 7, 1973. Rehearing and Rehearing en Banc Denied November 27, 1973. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Division; Harry T. Alexander, Judge. David Dulles, pro se. Elizabeth Guhring, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before KELLY, GALLAGHER […]

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DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 794 A.2d 634 (D.C. 2001)

District of Columbia Court of Appeals. January 2002 DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS Title Docket No. Date Disposition Trial Judge Edon v. U.S. 00-CO-1399 12/17/01 Affirmed Milliken Dixon v. U.S. 99-CF-696 12/20/01 Affirmed Weisberg Hamoudi v. U.S. 99-CM-1253 12/20/01 Affirmed Morin Mostafa v. Smith Co. 00-CV-948 12/20/01 Affirmed Graae Boney v. U.S. 99-CM-1746 12/21/01 Affirmed Jackson […]

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ASHTON v. ASHTON, 117 A.2d 459 (D.C. 1955)

Otho ASHTON and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., Appellants, v. Arravera ASHTON, Appellee. No. 1674.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued September 12, 1955. Decided November 4, 1955. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS, HOOD, J. Page 460 E.W. Mollohan, Washington, D.C., with whom George Johannes, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, […]

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OLIVER v. SILVER, 155 A.2d 719 (D.C. 1959)

Thomas A. OLIVER, Petitioner, v. Mary A. SILVER, Permit Control Officer, Respondent. No. 2449.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Submitted October 5, 1959. Decided November 19, 1959. Miller W. Marshall, Washington, D.C., for petitioner. Chester H. Gray, Corp. Counsel, Milton D. Korman, Principal Asst. Corp. Counsel, and Hubert B. Pair and Ted D. […]

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HEAD v. ROBINSON, 494 A.2d 1305 (D.C. 1985)

Maria HEAD, Appellant, v. Edward ROBINSON, Appellee. No. 84-809.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued June 13, 1985. Decided June 28, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, William C. Gardner, J. Kirk Callan Smith, Providence R.I., for appellant. Edward R. Robinson, pro se. Before NEWMAN and FERREN, Associate Judges, and GALLAGHER, Associate Judge, Retired. NEWMAN, Associate […]

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IN RE DITTON, 954 A.2d 986 (D.C. 2008)

In re Michael H. DITTON, Respondent. A Member of the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (Bar Registration No. 436463). No. 06-BG-44.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Submitted December 7, 2007. Decided August 14, 2008. Page 987 Michael H. Ditton filed a brief pro se. Wallace E. Shipp, Jr., Bar Counsel, Judith Hetherton, […]

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CUSTER v. ATLANTIC § PACIFIC TEA CO., 43 A.2d 716 (D.C. 1945)

CUSTER v. ATLANTIC § PACIFIC TEA CO. No. 305.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. August 7, 1945. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. A. M. Goldstein, of Washington, D.C. (Emmett Leo Sheelhan, of Washington, D.C., on the brief), for appellant. George F. Hurley, of Washington, D.C. […]

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PUNCH v. UNITED STATES, 377 A.2d 1353 (D.C. 1977)

Ricardo B. PUNCH, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Harry A. JACKSON, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Robert W. ALSTON, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Alton R. COFFIELD, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Nos. 10584, 10605, 10653 and 10889.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 21, 1977. Decided September 22, 1977. Appeal from the Superior Court, […]

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OLIVER v. UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY, 230 A.2d 722 (D.C. 1967)

Joseph OLIVER, Appellant, v. UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY, Inc., t/a Bankers Mortgage Company, Appellee. No. 4011.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 20, 1967. Decided June 26, 1967. APPEAL FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, JOHN J. MALLOY, J. Page 723 Hillel Abrams, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Alfred S. Fried, Riverdale, Md., with whom […]

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RAFEEDIE v. SEELYE, 178 A.2d 922 (D.C. 1962)

Richard M. RAFEEDIE, Essa M. Rafeedie and Kamil M. Rafeedie, Appellants, v. A.R. SEELYE and John Conrad Jones, Appellees. No. 2893.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued January 15, 1962. Decided March 20, 1962. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, RANDOLPH C. RICHARDSON, J. Page 923 Edmund H. Feldman, Washington, […]

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SWANSON v. HUTZLER BROTHERS COMPANY, 135 A.2d 151 (D.C. 1957)

Mrs. H. Sterling SWANSON, a/k/a Hildegarde S. Swanson, Appellant, v. HUTZLER BROTHERS COMPANY, a corporation, Appellee. No. 2045.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued September 9, 1957. Decided October 8, 1957. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, GEORGE D. NEILSON, J. Page 152 Joseph Anthony Moran, Washington, D.C., […]

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MESHEL v. OHEV SHOLOM TALMUD TORAH, 869 A.2d 343 (D.C. 2005)

David MESHEL, et al., Appellants, v. OHEV SHOLOM TALMUD TORAH, et al., Appellee. No. 03-CV-952.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 15, 2004. Decided March 10, 2005. Appeal from the Superior Court, Zoe Bush, J. Page 344 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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IN THE MATTER OF LOMAX, 386 A.2d 1185 (D.C. 1978)

In the Matter of Elmos R. LOMAX, Appellee. No. 10311.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued en banc May 9, 1977. Decided May 9, 1978. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Joseph M. F. Ryan, Jr., J. Page 1186 Alexia Morrison, Asst. U.S. Atty., Washington D.C., with whom Earl J. Silbert, U.S. Atty., and […]

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PATTERSON v. WALKER-THOMAS FURNITURE CO., 277 A.2d 111 (D.C. 1971)

Bernice PATTERSON, Appellant, v. WALKER-THOMAS FURNITURE CO., Inc., Appellee. No. 5393.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued December 7, 1970. Decided May 10, 1971. Appeal from the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions[*] , Justin L. Edgerton, J. [*] Now the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Maribeth Halloran, Washington, D.C., with whom Richard […]

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IN THE MATTER OF A. W., 353 A.2d 686 (D.C. 1976)

In the Matter of A. W., Appellant. No. 10397.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 30, 1976. Decided January 30, 1976. Concurring Opinion February 9, 1976. Appeal from the Superior Court, Richard R. Atkinson, J. Page 687 W. Anthony Fitch, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Ted P. Gerarden, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, D.C., for appellee. Louis […]

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CHADBOURNE v. KAPPAZ, 779 A.2d 293 (D.C. 2001)

James F. Chadbourne, III, Appellant, v. George Amarie Kappaz, Appellees. No. 98-CV-1672District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 25, 2000 Decided August 23, 2001 Page 294 Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Hon. Shellie F. Bowers, Trial Judge) Nicholas T. Christakos, with whom Ronald R. Massumi was on the brief, for […]

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BAUMAN v. BALLARD FISH COMPANY, 185 A.2d 506 (D.C. 1962)

William F. BAUMAN, Appellant, v. BALLARD FISH COMPANY, Inc., Appellee. No. 3089.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.Argued October 9, 1962. Decided November 13, 1962. APPEAL FROM MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CIVIL DIVISION, MILDRED E. REEVES, J. Maurice A. Guervitz, Washington, D.C., for appellant. Daniel I. Sherry, Washington, D.C., for […]

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GLAUDE v. NASH, 46 A.2d 542 (D.C. 1946)

GLAUDE v. NASH. No. 340.Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. March 20, 1946. Rehearing Denied April 1, 1946. Appeal from the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Division. Maurice R. Weeks, of Washington, D.C., for appellant. James E. Artis, of Washington, D.C., for appellee. Before CAYTON, Chief Judge and HOOD, […]

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HAGER v. D. OF C. DEPT. OF CON. REG. AFFAIRS, 475 A.2d 367 (D.C. 1984)

Robert HAGER, Petitioner, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS, Respondent. No. 83-500.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued February 28, 1984. Decided March 9, 1984.[*] [*] The decision in this case was originally issued as an unpublished Memorandum Opinion and Judgment. Respondent’s motion for publication has been granted by the court. George […]

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TOLSON v. HANDLEY FORD, INC., 304 A.2d 634 (D.C. 1973)

Earl E. TOLSON, Jr., Appellant, v. HANDLEY FORD, INC. and Ford Motor Company, Appellees. No. 6948.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 3, 1973. Decided May 11, 1973. Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Edward A. Beard, J. Page 635 Raphael Perl, Silver Spring, Md., with whom Harvey Rosenberg, Silver Spring, […]

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WEST v. UNITED STATES, 499 A.2d 860 (D.C. 1985)

Benson WEST, Edward A. Jackson and Michael A. Britt, Appellants, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. Nos. 84-287 to 84-289.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued March 26, 1985. Decided October 21, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, George H. Revercomb, J. Page 861 Mark S. Carlin, Public Defender Service, Washington, D.C., with whom James […]

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JAMES v. UNITED STATES, 350 A.2d 748 (D.C. 1976)

Claude JAMES, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 9059.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 8, 1975. Decided January 22, 1976. Rehearing and Rehearing en Banc Denied April 27, 1976. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, DeWitt S. Hyde, J. Page 749 Gaillard T. Hunt, Washington, D.C., appointed by this court, for appellant. […]

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B.F. SAUL CO. v. TIEFENBACHER, 28 A.3d 1115 (D.C. 2011)

B.F. SAUL CO., Appellant, v. Wendy TIEFENBACHER, et al., Appellees. No. 11-CV-565.District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Decided September 22, 2011. Appeal from the Superior Court, District of Columbia, Erik P. Christian, Motions Judge. Richard W. Luchs, and Joshua M. Greenberg, and Debra F. Leege, Washington, DC, were on the brief, for appellant. Kenneth A. […]

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SMITH v. UNION LABOR LIFE INS. CO., 620 A.2d 265 (D.C. 1993)

Katressia SMITH, Appellant, v. UNION LABOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. No. 91-CV-1239.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued January 27, 1993. Decided February 19, 1993. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CURTIS E. VON KANN, J. Page 266 Maxine Bethel Cade, Washington, DC, for appellant. Daniel S. Kozma, Washington, DC, for appellee. […]

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JOYCE v. UNITED STATES, 259 A.2d 363 (D.C. 1969)

Thomas Wayne JOYCE, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 5001.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued October 20, 1969. Decided December 2, 1969. Appeal from the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, Harold H. Greene, J. Joel A. Forkosch, New York City, for appellant. John Ellsworth Stein, Asst. U.S. Atty., with whom Thomas A. Flannery, […]

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SYMES v. U.S., 633 A.2d 51 (D.C. 1993)

Michelle SYMES, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Appellee. No. 91-CM-812.District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Argued April 13, 1993. Decided November 10, 1993. APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ELLEN SEGAL HUVELLE, J. G. Godwin Oyewole, Alexandria, VA, for appellant. Douglas F. Gansler, Asst. U.S. Atty., with whom Jay B. Stephens, U.S. Atty., at time […]

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