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RULE 3-114. PROCESS--CONTENT

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West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 3. Civil Procedure--District Court
Chapter 100. Commencement of Action and Process
MD Rules, Rule 3-114
RULE 3-114. PROCESS--CONTENT
(a) Generally. All process shall be under the seal of the court and signed by the clerk.
(b) Summons. A summons shall contain (1) the name of the court and the assigned docket reference, (2) the name and address of the party requesting the summons, (3) the name and address of the person to be served as set forth in the complaint, (4) the date of issue, (5) the time within which it must be served, (6) the assigned trial date, (7) the time within which the defendant must file a notice of intention to defend, (8) notification to the defendant that failure to file the notice of intention to defend within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought, and (9) the time within which the return of service shall be made.
Source: This Rule is derived from former M.D.R. 103 f.

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[Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.]
MD Rules, Rule 3-114, MD R RCP DIST CT Rule 3-114
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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