Maryland § 10-705

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-705, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-705.

    (a)    The foreign judgment may not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if:

        (1)    The defendant was served personally in the foreign state;

        (2)    The defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceedings, other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceedings or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court over him;

        (3)    The defendant prior to the commencement of the proceedings had agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the foreign court with respect to the subject matter involved;

        (4)    The defendant was domiciled in the foreign state when the proceedings were instituted, or, being a body corporate has its principal place of business, was incorporated, or had otherwise acquired corporate status, in the foreign state;

        (5)    The defendant had a business office in the foreign state and the proceedings in the foreign court involved a cause of action arising out of business done by the defendant through that office in the foreign state; or

        (6)    The defendant operated a motor vehicle or airplane in the foreign state and the proceedings involved a cause of action arising out of such operation.

    (b)    The court may recognize other bases of jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-705

What does Maryland Code § 10-705 cover?

Section 10-705 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 § 10-705?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-705" (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 § 10-705 apply to my situation?

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