Maryland § 5-121
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-121, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-121.
(a) (1) An individual who renders a professional service in this State as an employee of a domestic or foreign professional corporation is liable for a negligent or wrongful act or omission in which the individual personally participated to the same extent as if the individual rendered the service as a sole practitioner.
(2) An employee of a domestic or foreign professional corporation is not liable for a negligent or wrongful act or omission of another employee of the corporation unless the employee is negligent in appointing, supervising, or cooperating with the other employee.
(b) A domestic or foreign professional corporation whose employees perform professional services within the scope of their employment or within the scope of the employees’ apparent authority to act for the corporation is liable to the same extent as its employees.
(c) The personal liability of a stockholder of a domestic or foreign professional corporation is no greater in any respect than the liability of a stockholder of a corporation incorporated under the Maryland General Corporation Law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-121
What does Maryland Code § 5-121 cover?
Section 5-121 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-121?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-121" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-121 apply to my situation?
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