Rule 2-431 – Certificate Requirement

May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland

A dispute pertaining to discovery need not be considered by the court unless the attorney seeking action by the court has filed a certificate describing the good faith attempts to discuss with the opposing attorney the resolution of the dispute and certifying that they are unable to reach agreement on the disputed issues. The certificate shall include the date, time, and circumstances of each discussion or attempted discussion.

Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-431

This Rule is derived from former Rule 422 d.

Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.