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  • Andrea Liu v. US Bank National Association

    179 A.3d 871 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Mar 1, 2018

    See Sears v. Sears, 293 F.2d 884, 887 (D.C. … In JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v.

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  • Metropolitan Police Department v. Baker

    564 A.2d 1155 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Sep 29, 1989

    (quoting Jones v. Police and Firemen’s Retirement and Relief Board, 375 A.2d 1, 5 (D.C.1977)). In reviewing the OEA, we give great deference to any credibility determinations of the administrative factfinder. Gunty v. … Baumgartner v. Police and Firemen’s Retirement and Relief Board, 527 A.2d 313, 316 (D.C.1987).

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  • Rachael B. Storey v. DOES & The Catholic Univ. & Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.

    162 A.3d 793 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Jun 22, 2017

    In a two-to-one decision, a majority of the Compensation Review Board (“CRB” or “Board”) affirmed the ALJ‟s decision. The CRB concluded that the ALJ did not err when she refused to accord Ms. … See, e.g., Burke v.

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  • Jones v. United States

    16 A.3d 966 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Apr 7, 2011

    United States v. Figueroa, 337 F.Supp. 645, 652 (D.N.Y.1971). … In Howard v.

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  • George Washington University v. Galdi

    475 A.2d 1130 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · May 15, 1984

    In support of its argument, the university relies heavily on State v. … . § 35 (c)(2) (1976); 6 see Brown v. Felsen, 442 U.S. 127, 129-130 , 99 S.Ct. 2205, 2208-2209 , 60 L.Ed.2d 767 (1979).

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  • Union Fidelity Life Insurance v. District of Columbia Department of Insurance

    295 A.2d 62 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Sep 18, 1972

    V, 1972), 3 the order of the Superintendent revoking petitioner’s certificate of authority must be reversed. … Wallace v. District Unemployment Compensation Board, D.C.App., 294 A.2d 177 (decided July 26, 1972).

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  • Woodley, Jr. v. Woodberry Village Apartment

    District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Mar 19, 2026

    Javins v. … Scoggins v.

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  • Peart v. District of Columbia Housing Authority

    972 A.2d 810 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Jun 4, 2009

    Brown v. Brown, 524 A.2d 1184, 1186 (D.C.1987). Whether unjust enrichment occurred is a question of law that this court reviews de novo. Kramer Assoc. v. Ikam, Ltd., 888 A.2d 247, 254 (D.C.2005). … Co. v.

    Cited 42 timesPublished
  • Malik Ferguson v. United States

    157 A.3d 1282 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Apr 13, 2017

    Holloway v. United States, 951 A.2d 59, 60 (D.C. 2008). “‘[I]nterpreting a statute or a regulation is a holistic endeavor.’” W.H. v. D.W., 78 A.3d 327, 337 (D.C. 2013) (quoting Thomas Jefferson Univ. v. … Code § 24-131 (a)(3) specifies that “the Superior Court of the 11 District of Columbia shall assume the jurisdiction and authority of the Board of Parole of the District of Columbia

    Cited 2 timesPublished
  • Dupont v. United States

    259 A.2d 355 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Dec 2, 1969

    Wright v. … See also Brown v.

    Cited 9 timesPublished
  • Shenk v. Gaudet

    83 A.2d 672 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Oct 10, 1951

    They cite George’s Radio v. Capital Transit Co., 75 U.S.App.D.C. 187 , 126 F.2d 219 , and Peake v. Ramsey, D.C.Mun.App., 43 A.2d 763 ; cf. Knell v. Feltman, 85 U.S.App.D.C. 22 , 174 F.2d 662 . … Bogart Packing Co. v. Brown, Em.App., 138 F.2d 422 ; Bowman v. Bowles, Em.App., 140 F.2d 974 . 3 . Code 1940, 16-1909; Block v. Gates, D. C.Mun.App., 68 A.2d 898 .

    Cited 2 timesPublished
  • Bussell v. Berkshire Associates

    626 A.2d 22 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Jun 10, 1993

    Oaks v. Rojcewicz, 409 P.2d 839, 844 (Alaska 1966).” Pollock v. Brown, 395 A.2d 50, 52 (D.C.1978). … Koppal v.

    Cited 6 timesPublished
  • Patrick v. United States

    District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Sep 18, 2025

    See Neil v. … See Green v.

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  • Marsden v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services

    58 A.3d 472 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Jan 3, 2013

    III v. First Am. Title Ins. … Cf., e.g., Watergate Improvement Assocs. v. Public Serv.

    Cited 3 timesPublished
  • Moore v. Moore

    398 A.2d 32 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Feb 15, 1979

    D.C.Code 1973, § 16-904(a), prior to its amendment by the District of Columbia Marriage and Divorce Act of 1977, D.C.Law 1-107, stated that “A divorce from the bond of marriage or a legal separation from bed and board may … See Jacobson v. Jacobson, D.C.App., 277 A.2d 280, 284 (1971); Ritz v. Ritz, D.C.App., 197 A.2d 155, 157 (1964); Myers v. Myers, 55 App.D.C. 224, 225 , 4 F.2d 300, 301 (1925).

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  • Roberts v. Howard University

    740 A.2d 16 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Sep 16, 1999

    See Garrett v. … See Carmena v. Brown-Eagle Corp., 722 F.Supp. 264, 266 (M.D.La.1989) (interpreting similar language in an agreement to constitute an “exclusive and final remedy”). The University alleges, and Mr.

    Cited 6 timesPublished
  • In re C.L.D.

    739 A.2d 353 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Oct 28, 1999

    See Brown v. United States, 590 A.2d 1008, 1019 (D.C.1991) (citing In re D.J., 532 A.2d 138, 141 (D.C.1982)). … See Wisconsin v.

    Cited 18 timesPublished
  • ROSANNE L. WOODROOF v. JOSEPH F. CUNNINGHAM

    147 A.3d 777 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Oct 13, 2016

    In Parker v. … Masurovsky v. Green, 687 A.2d 198, 202 (D.C. 1997). See 2200 M St. LLC v.

    Cited 18 timesPublished
  • Chapman v. Norwind

    653 A.2d 383 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Jan 30, 1995

    See Braxton v. … See Super.Ct.R.Civ.P. 41(b) (1994); Brown v. Cohen, 505 A.2d 77 (D.C.1986) (stating the guidelines for dismissing under Rule 41(b) and noting that such a dismissal "should be granted sparingly”).

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  • Goldsmith v. Tapper

    748 A.2d 416 · District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Apr 6, 2000

    The “fake” returns had been delivered to Goldsmith by Tapper in a plain brown envelope. … Abebe v. Benitez, 667 A.2d 834, 836 (D.C.1995); see Washington Metro. Area Transit Auth. v. Jones, 443 A.2d 45, 49 (D.C.1982) (en banc); Corley v. BP Oil Corp., 402 A.2d 1258, 1263 (D.C.1979).

    Cited 1 timesPublished

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