What must I put on the first page of a pleading to confer proper jurisdiction in Circuit Court?

Every circuit court in Maryland has "subject matter" jurisdiction over a breach of contract as well as general tort-based liability and statutory...

Negligent Driving Ticket

You still can file a request for a trial, asking for the "conviction" that results from paying the fine to be set aside and a trial set. It will...

A pbj is not a dismissal, but it is also not a conviction. The guilty plea or verdict is stricken when a judge grants you a pbj. Therefore, you are...

I think you're asking for real trouble, unless you first get permission from the judge who imposed the terms of your probation. Your probation...

How do I remove an expired money judgement from the public records in Maryland?

You probably can't. I say "probably" because there is a presumption that open records of court proceedings are in the public interest, regardless...

What is the statute of limitations in having an estate reopened?

A challenge to a will (called a "caveat" proceeding) has to be made within a discreet time frame following the date the estate is opened. If the...

Should I take this amount

You provide no factual basis for an evaluation. What were the circumstances of your injury, a chipped glass served at a restaurant, a glass you...

My sister has to appear in court for failure to display license. truth is I was the actual drive what should we expect in court

Your sister needs a lawyer, and you may need one as well. I don't recommend you admit to this at court--if believed and the cop confirms your the...

How do I settle my car accident medical claim with an at-fault driver's insurance?

An insurance adjuster is tasked to settle a claim for the lowest possible number, and they are experienced with disposing of countless claims. They...

Does a private person have to use that 40+ pages MAR real estate purchase contract to buy property from another private party?

No. The MAR contract, however, contains all the legal requirements required by law, both in terms of seller warranties and disclosures, and...