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owner claim in Maryland

15 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1968–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Dorman v. Mayor C.C. of Balto.green
md · 1947 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1968–2011
2 sentences

2011Generally, a finding of abandonment requires the “concurrence of two factors, (a) an intention to abandon and (b) some overt act, or some failure to act, which carries the implication that the owner does not claim or retain any interest in the subject matter.” Dorman v. Mayor and City Council of Balt., 187 Md. 678, 684 , 51 A.2d 658 (1947).

2011Generally, a finding of abandonment requires the “concurrence of two factors, (a) an intention to abandon and (b) some overt act, or some failure to act, which carries the implication that the owner does not claim or retain any interest in the subject matter.” Dorman v. Mayor and City Council of Balt., 187 Md. 678, 684 , 51 A.2d 658 (1947).

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Washington v. Stategreen
md · 2008 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See id. at 27 , 672 A.2d at 1123 .9 In Washington, 406 Md. at 644-46 , 961 A.2d at 1111-12 , where the defendant was charged with shooting a person outside of a bar and an unknown technician (who had been hired by the owner of the bar) compiled a CD from multiple surveillance cameras and transferred information from the CD to a VHS tape which was given to the police, we held that the trial court erred in admitting the video and that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

2024See id. at 27 , 672 A.2d at 1123 .9 In Washington, 406 Md. at 644-46 , 961 A.2d at 1111-12 , where the defendant was charged with shooting a person outside of a bar and an unknown technician (who had been hired by the owner of the bar) compiled a CD from multiple surveillance cameras and transferred information from the CD to a VHS tape which was given to the police, we held that the trial court erred in admitting the video and that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

12
Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services v. Colegreen
md · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See id. at 27 , 672 A.2d at 1123 .9 In Washington, 406 Md. at 644-46 , 961 A.2d at 1111-12 , where the defendant was charged with shooting a person outside of a bar and an unknown technician (who had been hired by the owner of the bar) compiled a CD from multiple surveillance cameras and transferred information from the CD to a VHS tape which was given to the police, we held that the trial court erred in admitting the video and that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

2024See id. at 27 , 672 A.2d at 1123 .9 In Washington, 406 Md. at 644-46 , 961 A.2d at 1111-12 , where the defendant was charged with shooting a person outside of a bar and an unknown technician (who had been hired by the owner of the bar) compiled a CD from multiple surveillance cameras and transferred information from the CD to a VHS tape which was given to the police, we held that the trial court erred in admitting the video and that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

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cluster 763508green
ca7 · 1999 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Vega, 174 F.3d at 872 (noting that a state “does not acquire title” but is “merely a custodian,” and “[t]he owner can reclaim his property at any time”); RUUPA, Prefatory Note, at 2 (“The state merely holds possession, indefinitely . . . .”); 1954 Uniform Act, Prefatory Note, at 2 (“The state takes custody and remains the custodian in perpetuity.”).

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Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. v. NationsBank of Marylandgreen
md · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. v. NationsBank of Maryland, 342 Md. 169 , 674 A.2d 534 (1996).

2000See Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. v. NationsBank of Maryland, 342 Md. 169 , 674 A.2d 534 (1996).

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Dobbins's Distillery v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1878 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998In its discussion, the Supreme Court contrasted forfeiture proceedings that are of a criminal character with forfeiture proceedings that are of a civil nature: Cases arise, undoubtedly, where the judgment of forfeiture necessarily carries with it, and as part of the sentence, a conviction and judgment against the person for the crime committed; and in that state of the pleadings it is clear that the proceeding is one of a criminal character; but where the information, as in this case, does not involve the personal conviction of the wrong-doer for the offence charged, the remedy of forfeiture c

1998The Court reiterated that the innocence of the owner was no bar to the forfeiture action in the civil in rem proceeding under review: Cases often arise where the property of the owner is forfeited on account of the fraud, neglect, or misconduct of those intrusted with its possession, care, and custody, even when the owner is otherwise without fault. 96 U.S. at 401 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Greer green
md · 1971
2 sentences

1983The court to which any such application has been directed shall establish to its satisfaction that there is no pending and undetermined suit or proceeding which has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the director of finance or treasurer, seeking a return or recovery of the money, currency or cash so held in custody, before the court shall proceed so to order a forfeiture of such money, currency or cash to the State, county or Baltimore City." [4] The majority's conclusion that disposition of criminal proceedings is not a prerequisite to forfeiture and its simplistic vie

1983The court to which any such application has been directed shall establish to its satisfaction that there is no pending and undetermined suit or proceeding which has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the director of finance or treasurer, seeking a return or recovery of the money, currency or cash so held in custody, before the court shall proceed so to order a forfeiture of such money, currency or cash to the State, county or Baltimore City." [4] The majority's conclusion that disposition of criminal proceedings is not a prerequisite to forfeiture and its simplistic vie

21983–1987
Mayor of Baltimore v. Hettleman green
md · 1944
2 sentences

2001Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention ...” (quoting City of Baltimore v. Hettleman, 183 Md. 204, 212 , 37 A.2d 335 (1944)).

2001Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention ...” (quoting City of Baltimore v. Hettleman, 183 Md. 204, 212 , 37 A.2d 335 (1944)).

12001–2001
Catonsville Nursing Home, Inc. v. Loveman green
md · 1998
2 sentences

2001As the Court of Appeals stated in Catonsville Nursing Home, Inc. v. Loveman, 349 Md. 560, 581 , 709 A.2d 749 (1998): “Abandonment depends upon concurrence of two factors, (a) an intention to abandon and (b) some overt act or some failure to act, which carries the implication that the owner does not claim or retain any interest in the subject matter.

2001As the Court of Appeals stated in Catonsville Nursing Home, Inc. v. Loveman, 349 Md. 560, 581 , 709 A.2d 749 (1998): “Abandonment depends upon concurrence of two factors, (a) an intention to abandon and (b) some overt act or some failure to act, which carries the implication that the owner does not claim or retain any interest in the subject matter.

12001–2001
Marzocca v. Ferone green
nj · 1983
1 sentence

1996In Marzocca v. Ferone , 461 A.2d 1133 (N.J. 1983), the owner of a standard bred race horse, stabled and racing at Freehold Raceway in New Jersey, was requested by the Freehold racing association not to ship his horse to Yonkers Raceway, in New York, due to the shortage of horses at Freehold.

11996–1996
Steuart Petroleum Co. v. Board of County Commissioners green
md · 1975
1 sentence

1990Id.

11990–1990
Director of Fin., Pr. Geo's Co. v. Cole green
md · 1983
2 sentences

1987Id. at 618 , 465 A.2d 450 ; State v. Greer, 263 Md. 692, 694 , 284 A.2d 233 (1971).

1987Id. at 618 , 465 A.2d 450 ; State v. Greer, 263 Md. 692, 694 , 284 A.2d 233 (1971).

11987–1987
Canada's Tavern, Inc. v. Town of Glen Echo green
md · 1970
2 sentences

1986Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention.” To the same effect, see Merryman v. Bremmer, 250 Md. 1 , 241 A.2d 558 (1968); Canada’s Tavern v. Glen Echo, 260 Md. 206 , 271 A.2d 664 (1970).

1986Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention.” To the same effect, see Merryman v. Bremmer, 250 Md. 1 , 241 A.2d 558 (1968); Canada’s Tavern v. Glen Echo, 260 Md. 206 , 271 A.2d 664 (1970).

11986–1986
Merryman v. Bremmer green
md · 1968
2 sentences

1986Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention.” To the same effect, see Merryman v. Bremmer, 250 Md. 1 , 241 A.2d 558 (1968); Canada’s Tavern v. Glen Echo, 260 Md. 206 , 271 A.2d 664 (1970).

1986Time is not an essential element, but may be evidence of intention to abandon and may be considered in connection with acts manifesting such an intention.” To the same effect, see Merryman v. Bremmer, 250 Md. 1 , 241 A.2d 558 (1968); Canada’s Tavern v. Glen Echo, 260 Md. 206 , 271 A.2d 664 (1970).

11986–1986
Prince George's County v. Blue Bird Cab Co. green
md · 1971
2 sentences

1983The court to which any such application has been directed shall establish to its satisfaction that there is no pending and undetermined suit or proceeding which has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the director of finance or treasurer, seeking a return or recovery of the money, currency or cash so held in custody, before the court shall proceed so to order a forfeiture of such money, currency or cash to the State, county or Baltimore City." [4] The majority's conclusion that disposition of criminal proceedings is not a prerequisite to forfeiture and its simplistic vie

1983The court to which any such application has been directed shall establish to its satisfaction that there is no pending and undetermined suit or proceeding which has been filed in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the director of finance or treasurer, seeking a return or recovery of the money, currency or cash so held in custody, before the court shall proceed so to order a forfeiture of such money, currency or cash to the State, county or Baltimore City." [4] The majority's conclusion that disposition of criminal proceedings is not a prerequisite to forfeiture and its simplistic vie

11983–1983
Felder v. Butler green
md · 1981
1 sentence

1982Felder and Hatfíeld specifically reject the concept expounded in other jurisdictions that a tavern owner may be liable to "a party injured as a result of negligent acts of a patron of the tavern to whom alcoholic beverages were sold while the patron was under the influence of intoxicating liquors.” 292 Md. at 178 .

11982–1982
Steen v. First Nat. Bank green
ca8 · 1924
2 sentences

1975Bank, 298 F. 36 (8th Cir.1924), where the court said: "The owner of the privilege of preventing the disclosure of confidential communications cannot, after testifying to or about them, or to or about any substantial part of them, without claiming his privilege, or objecting to testify on the ground of his privilege, invoke that privilege to prevent other parties to the communications from testifying to them.

1975Bank, 298 F. 36 (8th Cir. 1924), where the court said: “The owner of the privilege of preventing the disclosure of confidential communications cannot, after testifying to or about them, or to or about any substantial part of them, without claiming his privilege, or objecting to testify on the ground of his privilege, invoke that privilege to prevent other parties to the communications from testifying to them.

11975–1975

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