§ 11-801 Scope of title
§ 11-802 Appointment of attorney to receive service of process
§ 11-804 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 11-805 Short title

Terms Used In Maryland Code > CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS > Title 11 > Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and

    (3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Personal representative: includes an administrator and an executor. See
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.