Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Maryland civil code that pertains to A defendants response to a civil complaint and the plaintiff sending interrogatories? In California it is a mandatory 10 day waiting period before the plaintiff can request interrogatories (CCP 2030.010)


Asked on 5/06/11, 9:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

There is no waiting period. Discovery can be served with the complaint.

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Answered on 5/07/11, 6:20 am
Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

No, but defendants get an extra 15 days if discovery is served before the defendant's answer is due.

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Answered on 5/07/11, 8:12 am


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