Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-142
Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-142
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(b) The following persons shall be made parties to the proceeding:
(1) each person who has a recorded lien on the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section; and
(2) each person who claims a right or interest in the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section.
(c) The court, acting without a jury, shall:
(1) adjudicate all matters involved in the proceedings; and
(2) determine the merits of all claims or liens.
(d) If the claim of the obligee is established, the court may order:
(1) a sale of the property or rights to property; and
(2) a distribution of any proceeds of sale to the Administration or obligee.