Maryland § 3-408.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-408.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-408.1.
(a) In this section, “Commissioner”, “land”, and “patent” have the same meanings as provided in Title 13 of the Real Property Article.
(b) A court shall render a declaratory judgment in a land patent proceeding on being requested to do so under § 13-407 of the Real Property Article. The party filing for the declaratory judgment shall attach as exhibits copies of any relevant material filed with the Commissioner.
(c) The declaration shall be made according to the provisions of this subtitle and Title 13 of the Real Property Article. The declaratory judgment may be appealed as provided in this article and the Maryland Rules.
(d) The declaration of the court shall be binding on all of the land, regardless of whether some of the land is located in a county other than where the court is located.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-408.1
What does Maryland Code § 3-408.1 cover?
Section 3-408.1 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.
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