Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 6-403
Formal pleadings requirement
Effective Oct 1, 2003Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 14, 1998; Acts 2003, c. 54, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.State of Maryland
- (a) In a civil action in the District Court, if the amount in controversy is $2,500 or less, there shall be no formal pleadings.
- (b) If the amount in controversy exceeds $2,500 the forms and pleadings are as provided by Title 3, Chapter 300 of the Maryland Rules.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 14, 1998; Acts 2003, c. 54, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
Formerly Art. 26, § 145.