Consolidation of actions for arrears of rent and possession. If actions be brought separately for arrears of rent and for the possession, they may be afterwards consolidated and 1 judgment rendered in them for the possession and also for the rent. (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1383, ch. 854, § 1227; Feb. 17, 1909, 35 Stat. 623, ch. 134; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 575, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 157(g).) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 45-1412. 1973 Ed., § 45-912. Cross References Possessory actions, see § 16-1501 et seq.
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