Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-909

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 10-909 - Proof of patented lands
(a) Patented land is not required to be stated by the patented name in a declaration in an action at law. It may be described by abuttals, course and distance, or a name by which it was acquired. The description shall be certain enough to identify the land.
(b) When title of patented land is questioned, a party is not required to prove that the land was patented. A patent shall be presumed in favor of the party showing a title otherwise good.
(c) Acts of exclusive user and ownership are admissible to prove possession. Actual evidence of enclosure is not necessary for this proof.

Md. Code, CJ § 10-909