Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 127

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 127 - Stay of Judgment or Order Pending Reconsideration or Appeal

(a) STAY ON MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OR APPEAL. On appropriate terms for the opposing party's security, the court may stay the execution or enforcement of a judgment or order pending the disposition of:

(1) a motion for reconsideration; or

(2) an appeal.

(b) APPELLATE COURT'S POWER NOT LIMITED. This rule does not limit the power of the appellate court or one of its judges:

(1) to stay proceedings while an appeal is pending; or

(2) to issue an order to preserve the status quo or the effectiveness of the judgment to be entered.

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 127

Adopted by Order dated March 4, 2022, effective 8/22/2022.

COMMENT

This rule does not address the time for filing a notice of appeal, which is governed by District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rule 4.