Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In the introductory language of subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former
phrase "in its discretion" is deleted as included in the reference that the
court "may" take specified actions.

In subsection (a)(1)(i) and (ii) and (2)(i) and (ii) of this section, the former
phrases "as provided in this subtitle" are deleted as surplusage.

Defined terms: "Court" § 14-201
"Person" § 1-101

"Person in emergency management service" § 14-201
"Person suffering injury or damage" § 14-201

14-211. PERIOD AND TERMS OF STAY OF ACTION, PROCEEDING, ATTACHMENT, OR
EXECUTION.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED, A COURT UNDER THIS SUBTITLE MAY STAY
AN ACTION, PROCEEDING, ATTACHMENT, OR EXECUTION:

(1)      FOR ALL OR PART OF THE PERIOD DURING WHICH A PERSON IS, AND
FOR 3 MONTHS AFTER THE PERSON CEASED TO BE, A PERSON IN EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SERVICE OR PERSON SUFFERING INJURY OR DAMAGE; AND

(2)      SUBJECT TO THE TERMS THAT THE COURT CONSIDERS JUST,
INCLUDING PAYMENT IN INSTALLMENTS IN THE AMOUNTS AND AT THE TIMES SET
BY THE COURT.

(B)     RIGHT TO PROCEED AGAINST CO-DEFENDANTS.

NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION, THE COURT MAY
ALLOW A PLAINTIFF TO PROCEED AGAINST A CO-DEFENDANT OF A PERSON IN
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICE OR PERSON SUFFERING INJURY OR DAMAGE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 16A, §§ 20 and 14(d).

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the phrase "for 3 months after the
person ceased to be" a person in emergency management service or person
suffering injury or damage is substituted for the former phrase "three
months thereafter" for clarity.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the former phrase "or otherwise" is
deleted as unnecessary in light of the reference to "including".

Defined terms: "Court" § 14-201
"Person" § 1-101

"Person in emergency management service" § 14-201
"Person suffering injury or damage" § 14-201

14-212. EVICTION OR DISTRESS.
(A) IN GENERAL.

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