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§ 6-312. Service of process

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 6. Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Process (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 6-312
§ 6-312. Service of process
Person defined in Maryland Rules
(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1-202 of the Maryland Rules.
Application of section
(b) This section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint.
Personal service or copies of summons and complaint left at home of defendant
(c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party may effect service by delivering a copy of the summons and the complaint to a defendant personally or by leaving copies of the summons and complaint at the defendant's dwelling house or usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the dwelling house or place of abode or by delivering a copy of the summons and the complaint to an agent authorized by appointment or law to receive service of process.
(2) Any service under this subsection is as effective as actual personal service.
(3) The method of service provided in this subsection is in addition to and not exclusive of any other means of service that may be provided by statute or rule for obtaining jurisdiction of a defendant.
Defenses under insurance or self-insurance plan
(d) This section does not affect any defense, including noncooperation, available to an insurer or a person who has a self-insurance plan under the terms of the applicable insurance or self-insurance plan.
Consent to service of process
(e) A defendant who is subject to the provisions of this section is deemed to have consented to service of process as described in this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1999, c. 434, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 6-312, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 6-312
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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