Judgments and executions generally; interest

§ 15–131. Judgments and executions generally; interestIn civil cases within its jurisdiction, the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions may try, hear, and determine the matter in controversy between the parties upon their allegations and proofs, and give judgment according to law; and judgments for money rendered by it bear interest from their date until paid or satisfied, unless by the terms of the judgment interest runs from an earlier date. The court may issue writs of execution in cases in which it may render judgment.