Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 3-I

As amended through April 11, 2024

Rule 3-I - Actions Involving Real Property

Any pleading the adjudication of which may affect title to or interests in real property, including pleadings in change of name cases, must bear immediately below the title of the pleading the inscription "ACTION INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY."

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 3-I

Amended by Order dated June 24, 2022, effective 6/24/2022.

COMMENT TO 2022 AMENDMENT

The rule was amended to address technical and functional changes necessary to implement the court's new case management system.

COMMENT TO 2017 AMENDMENTS

Under Rule 3 -I, parties must identify pending actions that may impact the title of real property in the District of Columbia. See First Md. Fin. Servs. Corp. v. District-Realty Title Ins. Corp., 548 A.2d 787, 791 (D.C. 1988) (citing Rule 3 -I and quoting Anderson v. Reid, 14 App. D.C. 54, 68(1899) for proposition that "[t]he public records give constructive notice of their contents....").