Lis Pendens Form Blank With Blank Phosphates In Maryland
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Act'n 12-102. Rule 12-102 - Lis Pendens (a) Scope. This Rule applies to an action filed in a circuit court or in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland that affects title to or a leasehold interest in real property located in this State. (b)Creation--Constructive Notice.
In Maryland, to have lis pendens apply to a property, no further pleading or document needs to be filed (other than the action itself) because “the filing of the complaint is constructive notice of the lis pendens as to real property in the county in which the complaint is filed.
Lis pendens is the legal property situation in Maryland where there exists “a pending lawsuit, referring to the jurisdiction, power, or control which a court acquires over property involved in a lawsuit pending its continuance and final judgment.” (DeShields v. Broadwater).
To establish a lien, a contractor or subcontractor must file a petition in the circuit court for the county where the property is located within 180 days after completing work on the property or providing materials. It can be difficult to determine the work completion date. Notice For Subcontractors.
When defendants are “served,” they are notified that a lawsuit has been filed against them and summoned to appear for trial by a Writ of Summons, which the court issues after you file your complaint. The Writ of Summons includes the case number and a trial date, time and location.
Rule 12-102 - Lis Pendens (a) Scope. This Rule applies to an action filed in a circuit court or in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland that affects title to or a leasehold interest in real property located in this State. (b)Creation--Constructive Notice.
