What this means is that a creditor has to register his out-of-state judgment in the new state in order to enforce the judgment under the laws of the new state.
(a) General Rule. 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.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
Rule 5-615 - Exclusion of Witnesses (a)In General. Except as provided in sections (b) and (c) of this Rule, upon the request of a party made before testimony begins, the court shall order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses.
Maryland is a consumer-friendly state. The statute of limitations allows a creditor three years to collect on debts. That's a shorter timeframe than many states.
What Can't be Garnished? (Exemptions from Bank Garnishment) Social Security benefits (Disability and retirement) Veterans benefits and other federal benefits listed here. Child support. State public assistance benefits (SNAP, TCA, etc.) Qualified retirement benefits (401k, IRA, pensions) Workers Compensation.
Generally, a "foreign judgment" is one that is rendered in another state or country that is judicially distinct from the state where collection of the judgment is sought.