§ 6-312. Service of process
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 6-312
§ 6-312. Service of process
(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1-202 of the Maryland Rules.
(b) This section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint.
(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.
(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.
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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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