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§ 10-1101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Prelitigation Discovery (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-1101
§ 10-1101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Beneficiary
(b) “Beneficiary” means an individual who may bring an action for wrongful death under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of this article.
Claimant
(c) “Claimant” means:
(1) A person who alleges damages as a result of a tort involving bodily injury or an attorney who represents the person; or
(2) A personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or an attorney who represents the personal representative of the estate of the decedent.
Insurer
(d) “Insurer” includes a property and casualty insurer, a self-insurance plan, or any person required to provide indemnification for a claim for wrongful death, personal injury, or property damage.
Vehicle
(e) “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-176 of the Transportation Article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2011, c. 76, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; Acts 2011, c. 77, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 748, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-1101, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-1101
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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