Md. R. Civ. P. Dist. Ct. 3-113

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 3-113 - Process-Duration, Dormancy, and Renewal of Summons

(a) Generally

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.

(b) Judgment on Affidavit - Military Service Affidavit

A request for renewal of a summons in an action seeking judgment on affidavit pursuant to Rule 3-306 shall be accompanied by either (1) a statement that there has been no change to the information provided in the most recently filed military service affidavit or (2) a supplemental military service affidavit in compliance with § 3931 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901et seq.

Md. R. Civ. P. Dist. Ct. 3-113

Section (a) of this Rule replaces former M.D.R. 103 d 2 Section (b) is new.

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Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. 7/1/1984; amended Sep. 30, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023; amended April 21, 2023, eff. 7/1/2023.

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