Section 8-602 - Pleadings; time of filings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-602. Pleadings; time of filings.
 

(a)  Separate written pleading required; time of filing.- A jury demand must be made by a separate written pleading. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a jury demand under this subsection shall be filed with the court as provided in item (1) or (2) of this subsection or the right to trial by jury is waived: 

(1) In nonresidential cases, within fifteen days of posting or personal service, or at the parties' first scheduled appearance before the court, whichever occurs sooner; and 

(2) In residential cases, at the parties' first scheduled appearance before the court. 

(b)  Filing extensions.- The time for filing the jury demand may be extended by agreement of all parties and that extension shall not be later than the first scheduled appearance of the parties. 
 

[1999, ch. 649.]