During the life of the original judgment the plaintiff, instead of issuing execution thereon within the time allowed therefor, may elect to obtain a new judgment by motion and hearing as provided by rules of court.
D.C. Code § 15-306
Election to move for new judgment in lieu of execution
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 526, Pub
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