Maryland § 6-103.3
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-103.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-103.3.
(a) In this section, “defamation” includes invasion of privacy by false facts.
(b) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction, to the fullest extent permitted by the United States Constitution, over any person who obtains a judgment in a defamation proceeding outside the United States against any person who is a resident of this State or has assets in this State for the purpose of providing declaratory relief with respect to that person’s liability for the judgment or determining whether the judgment may not be recognized under § 10–704 of this article if the Maryland resident or person who has assets in this State may have to take actions in Maryland to comply with the foreign defamation judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-103.3
What does Maryland Code § 6-103.3 cover?
Section 6-103.3 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 § 6-103.3?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6-103.3 apply to my situation?
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