A party shall file an answer to an original complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third- party claim within 30 days after being served, except as provided by sections (b) and (c) of this Rule.
Current Rule 2-341 precludes a party from filing an amendment to a pleading without leave of court less than 30 days before a scheduled trial date.
Response/Answer - You must respond to interrogatories. You must serve your response/answer within 30 days after service of the interrogatories or within 15 days after the date on which your initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.
"Discoverable" Information Similarly, if information is "discoverable" and your opponent asks you for it, you must disclose the information. The Maryland Rules encourage broad discovery. Generally, information that is "not privileged" and "relevant to the subject matter involved in the action" is discoverable.
Discovery refers to the process of getting information from another party (a Plaintiff or a Defendant) before trial. Discovery is a legal tool each party can use to strengthen their case. Through discovery you may receive new information and documents. You may be able to use those documents as evidence at trial.
Rule 4-262 - Discovery in District Court (a) Applicability. This Rule governs discovery and inspection in the District Court. Discovery is available in the District Court in actions that are punishable by imprisonment.
Under the Maryland Rules, you must provide the opposing party with your discovery answers within either 30 days after service of the request or 15 days after the date on which the party's initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.
Response/Answer - You must respond to interrogatories. You must serve your response/answer within 30 days after service of the interrogatories or within 15 days after the date on which your initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.
Maryland Rule 4-263 states, in pertinent part, that the "State's Attorney shall furnish to the defendant. (2) Any relevant material or information regarding: .. . (B) the acquisition of statements made by the defendant to a State agent that the State intends to use at a hearing or trial .... " Id.