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§ 8-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal Property

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Distress for Rent (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-301
§ 8-301. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless otherwise apparent from context.
Court
(b) “Court” means the District Court.
Defendant
(c) “Defendant” means a tenant.
Distress
(d) “Distress” means an action of distress filed pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle.
Goods
(e) “Goods” means goods, chattels, grain, growing crops, produce, unborn young of animals, inventory, and equipment regardless of where found or located, and includes cash money found on the leased premises. “Goods” does not include choses in action, other forms of intangible property, written contracts, securities, bonds, notes, or other instruments for the payment of money.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 21, § 8-301.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-301, MD REAL PROP § 8-301
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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