Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-536
As amended through April 5, 2024
If, by reason of termination of office, absence, death, sickness, or other inability to act, a judge is unable to perform an act or duty in an action, any other judge authorized to act in that court may perform the act or duty if satisfied that the other judge can properly do so. Otherwise, the other judge shall grant a new trial or such other relief as justice requires.
Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-536
This Rule is derived from former Rule 528.