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§ 8-316. Bond for return of levied goods

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, § 8-316
§ 8-316. Bond for return of levied goods
In general
(a) Any person whose goods are levied on or seized under distress may petition the court for the return of the goods, free of any claim for distress. However, the court may require the filing of a bond with the court in a form and in an amount the court determines. The bond shall run to the State and indemnify injured persons against all claims for damage or injury resulting from the release of the goods.
Orders to release goods
(b) The court may order a complete or partial release from any claim for distress of any goods when requested in writing by all parties to the action of distress. No bond is required for release of any goods in this case.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 21, § 8-315.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-316, MD REAL PROP § 8-316
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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