Maryland Code, PUBLIC UTILITIES 3-206
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC UTILITIES 3-206
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) After an answer has been filed in a proceeding for review under § 3-202 of this subtitle, the matter shall stand ready for trial on 15 days’ notice by any party.
(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to proceedings before the Court of Special Appeals or the Court of Appeals.
(2) A court shall give preference to a proceeding under this subtitle over all other civil actions except actions concerning elections, regardless of the position of the other actions on the docket.
(3) A court shall always be open for the trial of a proceeding under this subtitle.