2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 416

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates Baldwin and Mitchell
Entitled:
District Court - Small Claim Actions

Synopsis:

Increasing from $2,500 to $10,000 the minimum amount in controversy in civil cases over which the District Court of Maryland and the circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction; increasing from $2,500 to $10,000 the maximum amount of a small claim action in the District Court; increasing from $2,500 to $10,000 the minimum amount in controversy in civil cases in which appeals from the District Court are required to be heard on the record; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/3
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/28
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Robert C. Baldwin, District 33
Delegate Van T. Mitchell, District 28
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW
CIRCUIT COURTS
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DISTRICT COURTS
JURISDICTION
SMALL CLAIMS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 4-402 , 4-405 , 6-403 , 12-401 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered