§ 13-401. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Recovery by Minor in Tort (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-401
§ 13-401. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Minor
(b) “Minor” means any person under 18 years of age:
(1) Who actually resided in the State at the time of the happening of the occurrence out of which the claim, action, or judgment arises; or
(2) Who actually resides in the State at the time money is paid to the minor or to any person acting for the minor because of a claim, action, or judgment in tort.
Net sum
(c) “Net sum” means:
(1) The net amount due the minor or to any person acting for the minor after the deduction of the fee of the attorney and expenses; or
(2) If the minor is not represented by an attorney, the amount due to the minor or to any person acting for the minor, by or on behalf of any person liable.
The person responsible for the payment of the money
(d) “The person responsible for the payment of the money” means:
(1) The attorney, if the minor or any person acting for the minor is represented by an attorney; or
(2) Any defendant, insurer, or the State under the provisions of the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Law, if the minor or any person acting for the minor is not represented by an attorney.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 11, § 1; Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 93A, § 408.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-401, MD EST & TRST § 13-401
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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