Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 4-405

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Section 4-405 - Small claim action

The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a small claim action, which, for purposes of this section, means a civil action for money in which the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney's fees, if attorney's fees are recoverable by law or contract; and landlord tenant action under §§ 8-401 and 8-402 of the Real Property Article, in which the amount of rent claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest and costs.

Md. Code, CJ § 4-405

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 544,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.