. Ch. 614

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(e) (1) In a civil action in which the amount in
controversy exceeds $500, exclusive of attorney's fees if
attorney's fees are recoverable by law or contract, a party may
demand a jury trial pursuant to the Maryland Rules.

(2) Except in a replevin action, if a party is
entitled to and files a timely demand, in accordance with the
Maryland Rules, for a jury trial, jurisdiction is transferred
forthwith and the record of the proceeding shall be transmitted
to the appropriate court. In a replevin action, if a party is
entitled to and files a timely demand for a jury trial, the
District Court may conduct a hearing on the show cause order
prior to issuing the writ, enforce an injunction issued by it in
the action, and issue, renew, and receive returns upon the writ
of replevin. The action shall be transmitted to the appropriate
court only after the writ has been returned, stating that the
property sought has been seized or eloigned, and the time for
filing a notice of intention to defend has expired.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1987.                                                       

Approved June 2, 1987.

CHAPTER 614

(Senate Bill 417)

AN ACT concerning

Estates and Trusts - Small Estates

FOR the purpose of altering the gross value of an estate
necessary to qualify for administration under the provisions
of law for administration of small estates; requiring the
register of wills to issue additional letters of
administration, as needed, to the personal representatives
of small estates; changing the number of days, after the
date of publication of notice, within which objections to
the appointment of the personal representative can be made
and claims filed for small estates; and providing for a
delayed effective date; and generally relating to the
administration of small estates.

  BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Estates and Trusts

Section 5-60l, 5-603(a)(1) and (b)(1), , 5-603(a)(l), and
5-605

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