Terms Used In Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-2B-08

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
(a) A party to an action involving international commercial arbitration may appeal:

(1) An order:

(i) Refusing a stay of any court action involving a matter referable to arbitration;

(ii) Denying a motion to order arbitration to proceed;

(iii) Denying application to compel arbitration;

(iv) Confirming or denying confirmation of an award or partial award; or

(v) Modifying, correcting, or vacating an award;

(2) An interlocutory order granting, continuing, or modifying an injunction against arbitration; or

(3) A final decision with respect to an arbitration that is subject to this subtitle.

(b) An appeal from the circuit court in an action involving international commercial arbitration may not be taken from an interlocutory order:

(1) Granting a stay of any court action involving a matter referable to arbitration;

(2) Directing arbitration to proceed;

(3) Compelling arbitration; or

(4) Refusing to enjoin an arbitration.