§ 10-701 Definitions
§ 10-702 Applicability of subtitle
§ 10-703 Recognition and enforcement
§ 10-704 Grounds for nonrecognition
§ 10-705 Basis of personal jurisdiction
§ 10-706 Stay pending appeal
§ 10-707 Situations not covered by subtitle
§ 10-708 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 10-709 Short title

Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 10 > Subtitle 7 - Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.