Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-204

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 5-204 - Denial of defense of limitations to foreign corporations or foreign limited partnerships

A foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership required by law to qualify or register to do business in the State or a person claiming under the foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership, may not benefit from any statute of limitations in an action at law or suit in equity:

(1) Arising out of a contract made or liability incurred by the foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership while doing business without having qualified or registered; or

(2) Instituted while the foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership is doing intrastate or interstate or foreign business in the State without having qualified or registered.

Md. Code, CJ § 5-204