2018 Maryland Code
Real Property
Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant
Subtitle 6 - Jury Demands
§ 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.
