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D.C. Super. Ct. Dom. Rel. R. 25
Substitution of Parties
(a) DEATH.
(1) Substitution if the Claim Is Not Extinguished. If a party dies and the claim is not
extinguished, the court may order substitution of the proper party. A motion for
substitution may be made by any party or by the decedent’s successor or
representative. If the motion is not made within 90 days after service of a statement
noting the death, the action by or against the decedent must be dismissed.
(2) Continuation Among the Remaining Parties. After a party’s death, if the action
survives only to or against the remaining parties, the action does not abate, but
proceeds in favor of or against the remaining parties. The death should be noted on the
record.
(3) Service. A motion to substitute must be served on the parties as provided in Rule 5
and on nonparties as provided in Rule 4. A statement noting death must be served in
the same manner. Service may be made in any judicial district.
(b) INCOMPETENCY. If a party becomes incompetent, the court may, on motion, permit
the action to be continued by or against the party's representative. The motion must be
served as provided in Rule 25(a)(3).
(c) TRANSFER OF INTEREST. If an interest is transferred, the action may be continued
by or against the original party, unless the court, on motion, orders the transferee to be
substituted in the action or joined with the original party. The motion must be served as
provided in Rule 25(a)(3).
History
COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS This rule has been amended to conform to Civil Rule 25. The phrase “suggestion of death” has been eliminated as archaic and confusing.
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- dccourts.gov
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- 2026-09-14
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- 2026-09-14
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