Rule 12-208 - Inquisition-Form and Contents(a)Form and Signature. The trier of fact shall render a verdict in the form of an inquisition signed by each member of the jury or, if the action is tried without a jury, by the judge hearing the action.(b)Description of Property. The inquisition shall contain a description of the property condemned. If the property is real property, the description shall be in the form required by Rule 12-205(b).(c)Nature of Plaintiff's Estate. The inquisition shall state the nature of the interest in the property acquired by the plaintiff.(d)Award of Damages. The inquisition shall set forth the amount of any damages to which each defendant or class of defendants is entitled or, if the court so orders, the total amount of damages awarded, or both.(e) Other Matters. The inquisition shall contain findings on any other issues submitted by the court to the trier of fact for special findings. Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-208
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule U19.
Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended Nov. 1, 2001, eff. 1/1/2002.HISTORICAL NOTES
2001 Orders
The November 1, 2001, order, in section (a), deleted "special preceding "verdict.
Derivation:
Maryland Rule of Procedure U19, revised May 22, 1963, eff. June 1, 1963, amended eff. July 1, 1974, related to verdicts, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.
Cross reference: Code, Real Property Article, §§ 12-103, 12-108, 12-110, and 12-112.