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Chapter 100 - Commencement of Action and Process
Rule 2-113 - Process-Duration, Dormancy, and Renewal of Summons

Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-113

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Rule 2-113 - Process-Duration, Dormancy, and Renewal of Summons

A summons is effective for service only if served within 60 days after the date it is issued. A summons not served within that time shall be dormant, renewable only on written request of the plaintiff.

Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-113

This Rule is new and replaces former Rule 112.

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Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. 7/1/1984.

Committee note: See Neel v. Webb Fly Screen Mfg. Co., 187 Md. 34, 48 A.2d 331 (1946).