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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 11-735

Citation
Section 11-735
Parent Document
Mendes v. Johnson, 389 A.2d 781 (1978)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1978-06-13

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We concur in the foregoing fourpoint analysis and accordingly adopt the above-enumerated standards as the factors to be considered in determining the retroactive effect of an overruling decision. Applying *792 these criteria to the case at bar, we hold that the decision we announce today — abolishing the previously recognized right of landlords to use the self-help eviction remedy — will be given partial retroactive effect, i. e., will apply to the instant parties, as well as prospective application.