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MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-916 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-916 - Battered Spouse Syndrome

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Battered Spouse Syndrome” means the psychological condition of a victim of repeated physical and psychological abuse by a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or former cohabitant which is also recognized in the medical and scientific community as the “Battered Woman’s Syndrome”.        (3)    “Defendant” means an individual charged with:            (i)    First degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter, or attempt to commit any of these crimes; or            (ii)    Assault in the first degree.    (b)    Notwithstanding evidence that the defendant was the first aggressor, used excessive force, or failed to retreat at the time of the alleged offense, when the defendant raises the issue that the defendant was, at the time of the alleged offense, suffering from the Battered Spouse Syndrome as a result of the past course of conduct of the individual who is the victim of the crime for which the defendant has been charged, the court may admit for the purpose of explaining the defendant’s motive or state of mind, or both, at the time of the commission of the alleged offense:        (1)    Evidence of repeated physical and psychological abuse of the defendant perpetrated by an individual who is the victim of a crime for which the defendant has been charged; and        (2)    Expert testimony on the Battered Spouse Syndrome.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-917 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-917 - Restitution Hearings

    A written statement of expenses or a bill shall be taken as prima facie evidence at a restitution hearing as provided under § 11-615 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-918 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-918 - Suits on Negotiable Instruments

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a party who is otherwise entitled to sue and recover upon or under any promissory note, bill of exchange, bill of lading, warehouse or storage receipt, or other negotiable instrument, is not precluded from recovering by reason of the party’s inability to produce the instrument in evidence at the trial or surrender the instrument to the defendant.    (b)    The absence of an instrument described in subsection (a) of this section must be sufficiently accounted for under the rules of evidence to allow the introduction of secondary proof of the contents of the instrument at the trial.    (c)    (1)    A judgment may not be entered for the plaintiff in a suit described in subsection (a) of this section until a sufficient bond has been filed in the suit by the plaintiff.        (2)    The bond shall provide for the penalty and surety approved by the court, and conditioned on holding the defendant harmless on satisfaction of the judgment by the defendant as if the missing instrument were then produced and surrendered to the defendant.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-919 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-919 - Admissibility of Conviction for Felonious Killing in Civil Proceedings; Effect of Conviction

    (a)    After all right to appeal has been exhausted, a judgment of conviction establishing criminal accountability for the felonious and intentional killing of a decedent:        (1)    Is admissible in a civil proceeding in which the common law Slayer’s Rule is raised as an issue; and        (2)    Conclusively establishes that the convicted individual feloniously and intentionally killed the decedent.    (b)    This section may not be construed to prohibit a trier of fact, in the absence of a criminal conviction, from determining by a preponderance of the evidence in a civil proceeding that a killing was felonious and intentional.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-920 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-920 - Expressions of Regret or Apology

    (a)    In this section, “health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of this article.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a proceeding subject to Title 3, Subtitle 2A of this article or a civil action against a health care provider, an expression of regret or apology made by or on behalf of the health care provider, including an expression of regret or apology made in writing, orally, or by conduct, is inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission against interest.        (2)    An admission of liability or fault that is part of or in addition to a communication made under paragraph (1) of this subsection is admissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission against interest in an action described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-922 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-922 - Statement Made During Initial Appearance

    A statement made during the course of an initial appearance of a defendant before a District Court commissioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 4–213 may not be used as evidence against the defendant in a criminal proceeding or juvenile proceeding.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-923 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 10-923 - Admissibility of Evidence of Other Sexually Assaultive Behavior

    (a)    In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” means an act that would constitute:        (1)    A sexual crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    Sexual abuse of a minor under § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article;        (3)    Sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under § 3–604 of the Criminal Law Article;        (4)    A violation of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 109A; or        (5)    A violation of a law of another state, the United States, or a foreign country that is equivalent to an offense under item (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection.    (b)    In a criminal trial for a sexual offense listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section, evidence of other sexually assaultive behavior by the defendant occurring before or after the offense for which the defendant is on trial may be admissible, in accordance with this section.    (c)    (1)    The State shall file a motion of intent to introduce evidence of sexually assaultive behavior at least 90 days before trial or at a later time if authorized by the court for good cause.        (2)    A motion filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a description of the evidence.        (3)    The State shall provide a copy of a motion filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the defendant and include any other information required to be disclosed under Maryland Rule 4–262 or 4–263.    (d)    The court shall hold a hearing outside the presence of a jury to determine the admissibility of evidence of sexually assaultive behavior.    (e)    The court may admit evidence of sexually assaultive behavior if the court finds and states on the record that:        (1)    The evidence is being offered to:            (i)    Prove lack of consent; or            (ii)    Rebut an express or implied allegation that a minor victim fabricated the sexual offense;        (2)    The defendant had an opportunity to confront and cross–examine the witness or witnesses testifying to the sexually assaultive behavior;        (3)    The sexually assaultive behavior was proven by clear and convincing evidence; and        (4)    The probative value of the evidence is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery|Section 10-1101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Beneficiary” means an individual who may bring an action for wrongful death under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of this article.    (c)    “Claimant” means:        (1)    A person who alleges damages as a result of a tort involving bodily injury or an attorney who represents the person; or        (2)    A personal representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or an attorney who represents the personal representative of the estate of the decedent.    (d)    “Insurer” includes a property and casualty insurer, a self–insurance plan, or any person required to provide indemnification for a claim for wrongful death, personal injury, or property damage.    (e)    “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery|Section 10-1102 - Prelitigation Discovery of Insurance Coverage

    After a claimant files a written tort claim and provides the documentation described in § 10–1103 or § 10–1104 of this subtitle to an insurer, the claimant may obtain from the insurer documentation of the applicable limits of coverage in any automobile insurance policy, homeowner’s insurance policy, or renter’s insurance policy under which the insurer may be liable to:        (1)    Satisfy all or part of the claim; or        (2)    Indemnify or reimburse for payments made to satisfy the claim.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery|Section 10-1103 - Prerequisites for Receiving Documentation

    (a)    This section does not apply to a claim described under § 10–1104 of this subtitle.    (b)    A claimant may obtain the documentation described in § 10–1102 of this subtitle if the claimant provides in writing to the insurer:        (1)    The date of the alleged tort;        (2)    The name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor;        (3)    A copy of any vehicle accident report, police report, or other official report concerning the alleged tort, if available;        (4)    The insurer’s claim number, if available; and        (5)    A letter from an attorney admitted to practice law in the State certifying that:            (i)    The attorney has made reasonable efforts to investigate the underlying facts of the claim; and            (ii)    Based on the attorney’s investigation, the attorney reasonably believes that the claim is not frivolous.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery|Section 10-1104 - Prerequisites for Receiving Documentation -- Estate of Individual or Beneficiary on Death of Individual in Vehicle Accident

    (a)    This section applies to a claim by the estate of a decedent who died as a result of an alleged tort or a beneficiary of the decedent.    (b)    A claimant may obtain the documentation described in § 10–1102 of this subtitle if the claimant provides in writing to the insurer:        (1)    The date of the alleged tort;        (2)    The name and last known address of the alleged tortfeasor;        (3)    A copy of any vehicle accident report, police report, or other official report concerning the alleged tort, if available;        (4)    The insurer’s claim number, if available;        (5)    A copy of the decedent’s death certificate issued in the State or another jurisdiction;        (6)    A copy of the letters of administration issued to appoint the personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State or a substantially similar document issued by another jurisdiction;        (7)    The name of each beneficiary of the decedent, if known;        (8)    The relationship to the decedent of each known beneficiary of the decedent; and        (9)    A letter from an attorney admitted to practice law in the State certifying that:            (i)    The attorney has made reasonable efforts to investigate the underlying facts of the claim; and            (ii)    Based on the attorney’s investigation, the attorney reasonably believes that the claim is not frivolous.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  10-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 10 - Evidence|Subtitle 11 - Prelitigation Discovery|Section 10-1105 - Providing Disclosure; Effect of Disclosure

    (a)    An insurer shall provide in writing the documentation described under § 10–1102 of this subtitle within 30 days after the date of a request in accordance with § 10–1103 or § 10–1104 of this subtitle, regardless of whether the insurer contests the applicability of coverage to a claim.    (b)    An insurer, and the employees and agents of an insurer, may not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of documentation required under this subtitle.    (c)    Disclosure of the documentation under this subtitle does not constitute:        (1)    An admission that a claim is subject to the applicable agreement between the insurer and the alleged tortfeasor; or        (2)    A waiver of any term or condition of the applicable agreement between the insurer and the alleged tortfeasor or any right of the insurer, including any potential defense concerning coverage or liability.    (d)    Documentation disclosed under this subtitle is not admissible as evidence at trial by reason of its disclosure under this subtitle.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-101 - Money Judgment, Penalty, Fine, or Forfeiture to Be Expressed in Dollars and Cents

    Except as otherwise provided by law, a money judgment, penalty, fine, or forfeiture rendered or imposed by any court of the State shall be expressed in dollars and cents.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-102 - Judgment Against One or More Partners or Obligors

    (a)    A judgment against less than all partners or persons jointly liable on a contract, agreement, instrument, or any other obligation does not extinguish or merge the cause of action against any other partner or person jointly liable but not bound by the judgment.    (b)    If the debt is not completely satisfied, any partner or person jointly liable but not bound by the judgment may be sued as if his original liability had been joint and several.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-103 - Suits Against Joint Debtors

    In a contract action brought against alleged joint debtors:         (1)    The plaintiff need not prove their joint liability as alleged in order to maintain the action;        (2)    The plaintiff may recover as in actions in tort against one or more of the defendants who are shown by the evidence to be indebted to the plaintiff; and        (3)    Judgment shall be entered in the plaintiff’s favor against one or more of the defendants as fully as if the defendant or defendants against whom the plaintiff fails to establish a claim had not been joined in the suit.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-104 - Detinue; Judgment in Alternative

    (a)    In an action of detinue a plaintiff may recover the personal property and damages for the wrongful detention of the property. The judgment or verdict, if jury trial is elected, shall separately specify the value of the property and damages.    (b)    If the judgment is rendered for the return of the property, the plaintiff may enforce the judgment by a writ of capias in withernam unless the court for good cause shows orders otherwise or the plaintiff agrees on the record to accept the value of the property in lieu of its return.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-105 - Judgment Against Unincorporated Association

    In any cause of action affecting the common property, rights, and liabilities of an unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group which has a recognized group name, a money judgment against the group is enforceable only against the assets of the group as an entity, but not against the assets of any member.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-106 - Interest on Judgments Arising From Contracts for Loan of Money; Student Loans

    (a)    A money judgment entered in an action arising from a contract for the loan of money shall carry interest at the rate charged in the contract on any balance remaining unpaid until the date of maturity of the contract as originally scheduled. However, the rate of interest shall be on the unpaid principal of the money borrowed. The provisions of this section do not apply to any loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust. The provisions of this section do not apply when the contractual rate of interest for a student loan of money is less than the prevailing legal rate of interest allowable on the judgment, as set forth in § 11-107 of this subtitle, unless the agreement for the loan of money expressly provides otherwise.    (b)    In this section, “student loan” means any loan or advance of funds, money, or credit to an individual by an institution of higher learning or a lender to defray, in part or in full, educational or educational related expenses. It includes national defense, national direct, health professional, and nursing student loans.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-107 - Interest on Judgments Generally; Interest on Money Judgment for Rent; Interest on Money Judgment for Delinquent Property Taxes

    (a)    Except as provided in § 11-106 of this subtitle, the legal rate of interest on a judgment shall be at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the amount of judgment.    (b)    The legal rate of interest on a money judgment for rent of residential premises shall be at the rate of 6 percent per annum on the amount of the judgment.    (c)    The legal rate of interest on a money judgment for delinquent real or personal property taxes shall be the greater of:        (1)    The sum of the rates fixed under §§ 14-603 and 14-702 of the Tax - Property Article for interest and penalties; or        (2)    At the rate of 10 percent per annum.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-109 - Personal Injury Action -- Award for Damages

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “economic damages” means loss of earnings and medical expenses.        (2)    “Economic damages” does not include punitive damages.    (b)    As part of the verdict in any action for damages for personal injury in which the cause of action arises on or after July 1, 1986 or for wrongful death in which the cause of action arises on or after October 1, 1994, the trier of fact shall itemize the award to reflect the monetary amount intended for:        (1)    Past medical expenses;        (2)    Future medical expenses;        (3)    Past loss of earnings;        (4)    Future loss of earnings;        (5)    Noneconomic damages; and        (6)    Other damages.    (c)    (1)    The court or the health claims arbitration panel may order that all or part of the future economic damages portion of the award be paid in the form of annuities or other appropriate financial instruments, or that it be paid in periodic or other payments consistent with the needs of the plaintiff, funded in full by the defendant or the defendant’s insurer and equal when paid to the amount of the future economic damages award.        (2)    In the event that the court or panel shall order that the award for future economic damages be paid in a form other than a lump sum, the court or panel shall order that the defendant or the defendant’s insurer provide adequate security for the payment of all future economic damages.        (3)    The court or panel may appoint a conservator under this subsection for the plaintiff, upon such terms as the court or panel may impose, who shall have the full and final authority to resolve any dispute between the plaintiff and the defendant or the defendant’s insurer regarding the need or cost of expenses for the plaintiff’s medical, surgical, custodial, or other care or treatment.    (d)    If the plaintiff under this section dies before the final periodic payment of an award is made, the unpaid balance of the award for future loss of earnings shall revert to the estate of the plaintiff and the unpaid balance of the award for future medical expenses shall revert to the defendant or to the defendant’s insurer if the insurer provided the funds for the future damages award.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-110 - Damages for Injury to Pet

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Compensatory damages” means:            (i)    In the case of the death of a pet, the fair market value of the pet before death and the reasonable and necessary cost of veterinary care; and            (ii)    In the case of an injury to a pet, the reasonable and necessary cost of veterinary care.        (3)    (i)    “Pet” means a domesticated animal.            (ii)    “Pet” does not include livestock.    (b)    (1)    A person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet while acting individually or through an animal under the person’s ownership, direction, or control is liable to the owner of the pet for compensatory damages.        (2)    The damages awarded under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed $10,000.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  11-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 11 - Judgments|Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous|Section 11-111 - Order of Execution of Deed

    (a)    If a court orders that a deed of any kind shall be executed, it may appoint a trustee to execute the deed.    (b)    Until the trustee executes a deed, the decree:        (1)    If passed in the county where the land lies, has the same effect as an executed deed; and        (2)    If passed in another county, has the same effect as an executed deed if recorded in the county where the land lies within 6 months after the date of the decree.