Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-202

As amended through November 13, 2024
Rule 12-202 - Venue

An action for condemnation shall be brought in the county where the property sought to be condemned is located. If the property lies in more than one county, the action for condemnation may be brought in any county where a part of the property lies. The court in which proceedings are first brought shall have jurisdiction over the entire property.

Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-202

This Rule is derived from former Rule U2.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Derivation:

Maryland Rule of Procedure U2, revised May 22, 1963, eff. June 1, 1963, amended eff. July 1, 1974, related to jurisdiction, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

Cross reference: Code, Courts Article, § 6-203. For constructive notice of a proceeding in another county, see Rule 12-102. For limitations on the constitutional right of removal in condemnation cases, see Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Kane, 125 Md. 135 (1915) and Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Libowitz, 159 Md. 27 (1937).