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2018 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 9 - Wrongful Death
§ 3-903. When wrongful act occurs outside of Maryland
Universal Citation: MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-903 (2018)
(a) Application of substantive law of another state. -- If the wrongful act occurred in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, a Maryland court shall apply the substantive law of that jurisdiction.
(b) Maryland court to apply own rules of pleading and procedure. -- Notwithstanding the fact that the wrongful act occurred in another jurisdiction, a Maryland court in which the action is pending shall apply its own rules of pleading and procedure.
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