Notice of Dismissal – Landlord and Tenant

The “Notice of Dismissal” form is used within the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, specifically in the Civil Division’s Landlord and Tenant Branch. This form facilitates the dismissal of a case by the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. The “Notice of Dismissal” form is essential for plaintiffs seeking to officially dismiss a case within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia’s Landlord and Tenant Branch.

Follow these instructions to ensure the form is correctly completed:

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Court Information
   • This section is pre-filled with the court’s name, division, address, telephone number, and website. No action is needed.
2. Case Information
   • Plaintiff(s): Enter the full name(s) of the plaintiff(s) involved in the case.
   • Case Number: Enter the case number assigned to your case.
   • Defendant(s): Enter the full name(s) of the defendant(s) involved in the case.
3. Notice of Dismissal
   • This section states that the Clerk of the Court will dismiss the case. No action is needed.
4. Signature Section
   • Signature Line: The plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney must sign here.
   • Printed Name and Bar Number (if applicable): Enter the printed name of the person signing. If the signer is an attorney, also include their bar number.
   • Street Address: Enter the street address of the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney.
   • City, State, Zip: Enter the city, state, and zip code of the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney.
   • Email Address and Phone Number: Enter the email address and phone number of the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney.
5. Certificate of Service
   • Certification Statement: Fill in the date on which the notice was served to the other parties.
   • Methods of Service: Check the appropriate box to indicate how the notice was served:
     • Hand-delivery
     • E-served
     • Mailed
   • Service Details: For each party served (plaintiff’s attorney, defendant, or defendant’s attorney):
     • Name: Enter the name of the party served.
     • Street Address: Enter the street address of the party served.
     • City, State, Zip: Enter the city, state, and zip code of the party served.
     • Email Address and Phone Number: Enter the email address and phone number of the party served.
6. Completion Details
   • Date of Service: Enter the date on which the certificate of service is completed.
   • Method of Service: Check the appropriate box to indicate the method used for serving the notice (hand-delivery, e-served, or mailed).

Example

Here is an example of how the form should look when filled out:

Case Information

• Plaintiff(s): Jane Doe
• Case Number: 2024-LT-12345
• Defendant(s): John Smith

Signature Section

• Signature: [Plaintiff’s Attorney Signature]
• Printed Name and Bar Number: John Q. Lawyer, Bar Number: 123456
• Street Address: 123 Main Street
• City, State, Zip: Washington, D.C. 20001
• Email Address and Phone Number: john.lawyer@example.com, (202) 555-1234

Certificate of Service

• Date: June 11, 2024
• Method of Service: [Check the appropriate box]

For the Defendant’s Attorney

• Name: David Johnson
• Street Address: 456 Elm Street
• City, State, Zip: Washington, D.C. 20002
• Email Address and Phone Number: david.johnson@example.com, (202) 555-5678

By following these instructions, you can accurately complete this form and ensure your case dismissal is properly processed.