Md. R. Rec. & Assign. 13-601

As amended through October 15, 2024
Rule 13-601 - ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY AND RECORDS
(a) Abandonment of Property

On motion of a receiver or assignee, the court may order the abandonment of any property of the estate that is burdensome or not of material value to the estate.

(b) Abandonment or Destruction of Books and Records
(1) Motion

In connection with the termination of the receivership or assignment for the benefit of creditor's estate, the receiver or assignee may move for permission to destroy, return to the debtor, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the books and records of the debtor or of the estate.

(2) Notice

Notice of the motion shall be given to all federal and state tax authorities, the debtor at the debtor's last known address, and all other parties that are required to be served under Rule 13-108(c).

Md. R. Rec. & Assign. 13-601

This Rule is derived from former Rule BP8 and is in part new.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997; amended June 29, 2020, eff. 8/1/2020.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Derivation:

Maryland Rule of Procedure BP8, adopted Sept. 15, 1961, eff. Jan. 1, 1962, related to abandonment of property and records, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.