Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 8-213

  • 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.
(a) Any order, award, or decree entered under this subtitle may be enforced under the Maryland Rules.

(b) Any decree of annulment or of limited or absolute divorce in which the court reserves any power under this subtitle is final and subject to appeal in all other respects.