Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 6-307

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
When process is served on the Department of Assessments and Taxation in accordance with the Maryland Rules, the Director shall record the date and time of the service, and shall forward a copy of the process and notice of the service to the defendant at his mailing address, if known, or to his principal place of business.