Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland
Within an Intention to Defend, the Corporate Defendant is moving the court to dismiss the case based on their principle address being in a different County. However, their mailing address, address of resident agent, the address of the single director of the corporation, are all in the county in which the action was filed.
Also named in the action is the Director as a defendant, he resides in the county in which the action is filed. However, I don't expect to win a judgment against the individual as they are a Maryland Corporation.
Is there any Code/Rule or Case Law that would indicate I can possibly win against this motion?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Without knowing the cause of action and/or the stated basis of the complaint I cannot say whether your case would be better heard in one County or the other. Although the Counties vary, this should not be a primary concern.
There is much more involved with litigation beyond obtaining jurisdiction. Although the motion may prevail, this will not operate as collateral estoppel to enumerated causes if properly preserved for further action. Motion practice, and understanding the impact on the case in chief, is essential to moving forward with litigation.
You should contact an attorney for representation as there is simply too many procedural aspects to be learned or described without the benefit of an attorney's assistance.
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