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Alternatives to going to court

Are you and your case right for self-representation?

Figuring out if you have a case in District Court

  • When to take action - Are there time limits?

File your case as soon as it is reasonably possible. If you wait too long, the defendant may be able to defeat your claim by raising the statute of limitations. This is the law which requires that suits be brought within a certain period of time. In Maryland, most cases must be filed within three years of the time when it was first possible to sue, but some must be filed sooner and some may be filed later.

  • Do you have the standing (authority) to sue?
  • Who can you sue?
  • When to sue in District Court
  • What is the difference between Circuit Court and District Court?
  • What is the difference between small and large claims in District Court?