MARYLAND SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Relevant Statutes:

Maximum Dollar Limit:

Locating Agent For Service:

Online Court Forms:

Service Of Process:

Hearing Date:

Attorneys:

Transfer:

Appeals:

Additional Information:

Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Title 4, Subtitle 4, Section 405, Subtitle 6, Section 403; Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure, Title 3, Ch. 700, Section 01, Title 7, Ch. 100, Sections 04, 12.

$5,000.

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, 301 West Preston St., 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201-2395; Phone: (410) 767-1340.

Maryland Court Form Links.

Certified Mail, sheriff or non-party adult. If refused, the clerk will remail with service presumed.

Set by the court at least 60 days from filing of complaint. 90 days for out-of-state defendants.

Allowed.

If counterclaim exceeds $5,000 or defendant requests a jury trial, the case will proceed under formal rules of civil procedure and evidence.

Either party may file an appeal for new a trial in Circuit Court within 30 days of judgment.

No equitable relief. No discovery. No jury trials.

NOTE: This page provides general information regarding filing a claim against an airline in the above state. For information regarding filing other types of claims in small claims court review the relevant statutes above, check with the court clerk in the appropriate county and/or consult an attorney. As fees may change, consult the court clerk or court website for the appropriate costs. This site is up-to-date as of the posting of this site in January 2006. Always check with the court clerk in the appropriate jurisdiction for the most up-to-date statutes and local rules as statutes and rules may change.