Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-302

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 2-302 - Pleadings Allowed

There shall be a complaint and an answer. There may be a counterclaim, a cross-claim, and a third-party complaint. There shall be an answer to any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint. No other pleading shall be allowed except that the court may order a reply to an answer. Demurrers, pleas, and replications are abolished.

Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-302

This Rule is new and is derived from the 1963 version of Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.

Adopted April 6, 1984, eff. 7/1/1984. Amended Nov. 12, 2003, eff. 1/1/2004.

HISTORICAL NOTES

2003 Orders

The November 12, 2003, order amended the source note.