Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 8 > Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions

• Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and
  
  (3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Juror: A person who is on the jury.
• Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.