Rule 2-522 – Court Decision-Jury Verdict

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Prodcedure, Maryland

(a) Court Decision. In a contested court trial, the judge, before or at the time judgment is entered, shall prepare and file or dictate into the record a brief statement of the reasons for the decision and the basis of determining any damages.(b) Verdict.(1)Unanimity....

Rule 2-520 – Instructions to the Jury

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(a) When Given. The court shall give instructions to the jury at the conclusion of all the evidence and before closing arguments and may supplement them at a later time when appropriate. In its discretion, the court may also give opening and interim instructions.(b)...

Rule 2-519 – Motion for Judgment

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(a) Generally. A party may move for judgment on any or all of the issues in any action at the close of the evidence offered by an opposing party, and in a jury trial at the close of all the evidence. The moving party shall state with particularity all reasons why the...

Rule 2-517 – Method of Making Objections

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(a) Objections to Evidence. An objection to the admission of evidence shall be made at the time the evidence is offered or as soon thereafter as the grounds for objection become apparent. Otherwise, the objection is waived. The grounds for the objection need not be...

Rule 2-516 – Exhibits and Recordings

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(a) Generally. All exhibits marked for identification, whether or not offered in evidence and, if offered, whether or not admitted, shall form part of the record and, unless the court orders otherwise, shall remain in the custody of the clerk. With leave of court, a...