Maryland § 3-301

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-301.

    (a)    A court of equity or a court of law, including the District Court, may issue an attachment on a judgment or decree in lieu of any other execution.

    (b)    A plaintiff may attach a debt due the defendant on a judgment or decree of a court of law or equity, including the District Court.

    (c)    If the property attached consists of a debt due the defendant on a judgment, the attachment does not prevent the issuance of execution of the judgment, provided the writ of execution shall direct the proceeds of the execution to be brought into court, subject to further order of the court to abide the result in the attachment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-301

What does Maryland Code § 3-301 cover?

Section 3-301 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 § 3-301?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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