§ 5-1012. Answer
West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1012
§ 5-1012. Answer
(a) At any time before the case is called for trial, the defendant may file a written answer to the complaint.
(c) The court shall enter a general denial of the complaint on behalf of the defendant if the defendant does not:
(d) To ensure that the defendant understands the nature and substance of the complaint, the court shall read or explain the complaint to the defendant if the defendant:
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Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
Formerly Art. 16, § 66E.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1012, MD FAMILY § 5-1012
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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