RULE 2-507. DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION OR PROSECUTION
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Effective: January 1, 2024
MD Rules, Rule 2-507
RULE 2-507. DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION OR PROSECUTION
(c) For Lack of Prosecution. An action is subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution at the expiration of one year from the last docket entry, other than an entry made under this Rule, Rule 2-131, or Rule 2-132, except that an action for permanent alimony is subject to dismissal under this section only after two years from the last such docket entry.
(d) Notification of Contemplated Dismissal. When an action is subject to dismissal pursuant to this Rule, the clerk, upon written request of a party or upon the clerk's own initiative, shall serve a notice on all parties pursuant to Rule 1-321 that an order of dismissal for lack of jurisdiction or prosecution will be entered after the expiration of 30 days unless a motion is filed under section (e) of this Rule.
(f) Entry of Dismissal. If a motion has not been filed under section (e) of this Rule, the clerk shall enter on the docket “Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or prosecution without prejudice” 30 days after service of the notice. If a motion is filed and denied, the clerk shall make the entry promptly after the denial.
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 530.
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[Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984. Amended June 3, 1988, eff. July 1, 1988; June 7, 1994, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Nov. 28, 2023, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.]
MD Rules, Rule 2-507, MD R RCP CIR CT Rule 2-507
Current with amendments received through May 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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