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signature requirement in Maryland

11 Maryland opinions name it 1 courts 1914–2022 1 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
Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Ass'n v. Montgomery County Board of Electionsgreen
md · 2011 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Reiterating the fact that the purpose of the signature requirement in § 6-203(a)(l) is to provide a personal attestation to the information contained in the entry, we restated our conclusion in Barnes “that the signature provided under § 6-203(a)(1) is but one of many pieces of identifying information that the Board must assess to determine the validity of a petition entry.” Fire-Rescue, 418 Md. at 479-80 , 15 A.3d at 807-08 .

2012Reiterating the fact that the purpose of the signature requirement in § 6-203(a)(l) is to provide a personal attestation to the information contained in the entry, we restated our conclusion in Barnes “that the signature provided under § 6-203(a)(1) is but one of many pieces of identifying information that the Board must assess to determine the validity of a petition entry.” Fire-Rescue, 418 Md. at 479-80 , 15 A.3d at 807-08 .

13
Robinson v. Leegreen
md · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Citing to Robinson v. Lee, 317 Md. 371, 379-80 (1989), and Maryland Rule 4- 346(a),3 Mr. Bustillo further argued that because he had the right to be accurately apprised of his sentence at the sentencing hearing, the subsequent addition of probation violated his right to fundamental fairness.

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cluster 593257green
ca9 · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Walters v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 703 F.3d 1167, 1171 (10th Cir.2013) (a minute sheet was not a separate document because it was not captioned as an order, not signed, and did not establish the disposition of the claim on its face); Silver Star Enterprises, Inc. v. M/V Saramacca, 19 F.3d 1008 (5th Cir.1994) (same); Ingram v. ACandS, Inc., 977 F.2d 1332, 1338-39 (9th Cir.1992) (the signature by the clerk is one element required for a minute order to constitute a separate document under Rule 58). *498 The Third and Seventh Circuits have developed tests for determining whether a document sati

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Walters v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.green
ca10 · 2013 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Walters v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 703 F.3d 1167, 1171 (10th Cir.2013) (a minute sheet was not a separate document because it was not captioned as an order, not signed, and did not establish the disposition of the claim on its face); Silver Star Enterprises, Inc. v. M/V Saramacca, 19 F.3d 1008 (5th Cir.1994) (same); Ingram v. ACandS, Inc., 977 F.2d 1332, 1338-39 (9th Cir.1992) (the signature by the clerk is one element required for a minute order to constitute a separate document under Rule 58). *498 The Third and Seventh Circuits have developed tests for determining whether a document sati

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Dail v. Stategreen
md · 1944 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Van Meter v. Van Meter, 183 Md. 614, 618 , 39 A.2d 752, 754 (1944).

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Orthodox Jewish Council of Baltimore, Inc. v. Abramsongreen
md · 2002 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Second, although the underlying purpose of the signature requirement in both the wills and voter petition contexts is the prevention of fraud, see Slack v. Truitt, 368 Md. 2, 12-13 , 791 A.2d 129, 135 (2002) (noting that the presence of the signatures on a will creates a presumption of validity); Md.Code (2002, 2010 Repl.Vol.), Election Law Article, § 6-204(b), there is an additional safeguard present in the referendum context.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Dashiell v. Meeks green
md · 2006
2 sentences

2015Id. at 166-67 , 913 A.2d at 20 .

2015Id. at 166-67 , 913 A.2d at 20 .

12015–2015
Silver Star Enterprises, Inc. v. M/v Saramacca, Her Engines, Tackle, Apparel, Etc., in Rem green
ca5 · 1994
1 sentence

2014See Walters v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 703 F.3d 1167, 1171 (10th Cir.2013) (a minute sheet was not a separate document because it was not captioned as an order, not signed, and did not establish the disposition of the claim on its face); Silver Star Enterprises, Inc. v. M/V Saramacca, 19 F.3d 1008 (5th Cir.1994) (same); Ingram v. ACandS, Inc., 977 F.2d 1332, 1338-39 (9th Cir.1992) (the signature by the clerk is one element required for a minute order to constitute a separate document under Rule 58). *498 The Third and Seventh Circuits have developed tests for determining whether a document sati

12014–2014
Barnes v. State, Ex Rel. Pinkney green
md · 1964
2 sentences

2012Pinkney, 236 Md. 564 , 204 A.2d 787 (1964),] “that the signature provided under § 6-203(a)(l) is but one of many pieces of identifying information that the Board must assess to determine the validity of a petition entry.” Fire-Rescue, 418 Md. at 479-80 , 15 A.3d at 807-08 .

2012Pinkney, 236 Md. 564 , 204 A.2d 787 (1964),] “that the signature provided under § 6-203(a)(l) is but one of many pieces of identifying information that the Board must assess to determine the validity of a petition entry.” Fire-Rescue, 418 Md. at 479-80 , 15 A.3d at 807-08 .

12012–2012
Van Meter v. Van Meter green
md · 1944
1 sentence

2012Van Meter v. Van Meter, 183 Md. 614, 618 , 39 A.2d 752, 754 (1944).

12012–2012
Slack v. Truitt green
md · 2002
1 sentence

2012Second, although the underlying purpose of the signature requirement in both the wills and voter petition contexts is the prevention of fraud, see Slack v. Truitt, 368 Md. 2, 12-13 , 791 A.2d 129, 135 (2002) (noting that the presence of the signatures on a will creates a presumption of validity); Md.Code (2002, 2010 Repl.Vol.), Election Law Article, § 6-204(b), there is an additional safeguard present in the referendum context.

12012–2012
Drury v. Young green
md · 1882
2 sentences

2004At oral argument, appellants argued that our case of Drury v. Young, 58 Md. 546 (1882), which held that a printed letterhead on a memorandum was sufficient to satisfy the signature requirement of the statute of frauds, is analogous to the University System institutions sending appellants their bills printed with the institutions’ seal.

2004At oral argument, appellants argued that our case of Drury v. Young, 58 Md. 546 (1882), which held that a printed letterhead on a memorandum was sufficient to satisfy the signature requirement of the statute of frauds, is analogous to the University System institutions sending appellants their bills printed with the institutions' seal.

12004–2004
Patriot Party of Pennsylvania v. Mitchell green
paed · 1993
2 sentences

2003The Patriot Party, 826 F.Supp. at 934 .

2003The Patriot Party, 826 F.Supp. at 934 .

12003–2003
Ross v. State green
md · 1976
1 sentence

1977The State, with an obvious view to Ross v. State, 276 Md. at 670 , argues that the four offenses “were so nearly identical in method as to earmark the commission of those robberies as the handiwork of the Appellant.” The signature exception has been described in this manner in C.

11977–1977
Barnes v. Syester green
· 1859
1 sentence

1924Plater v. Groome, 3 Md. 134 ; Tilghman v. Steuart, 4 H. & J. 156 ; Barnes v. Syester, 14 Md. 507 .

11924–1924
Tilghman v. Steuart neutral
· 1816
1 sentence

1924Plater v. Groome, 3 Md. 134 ; Tilghman v. Steuart, 4 H. & J. 156 ; Barnes v. Syester, 14 Md. 507 .

11924–1924
Plater v. Groome neutral
md · 1852
1 sentence

1924Plater v. Groome, 3 Md. 134 ; Tilghman v. Steuart, 4 H. & J. 156 ; Barnes v. Syester, 14 Md. 507 .

11924–1924
Mechanics' Bank v. Bank of Columbia green
· 1820
1 sentence

1914Patón, Jr.’ ” That is the case of Mechanics Bank of Alexandria v. Bank of Columbia, 5 Wheat. 326 .

11914–1914

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 6-203 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 6-209 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 38 (1941–2025) PA 36 (1982–2026) CA 27 (1969–2025) TX 25 (1948–2026) MO 22 (1982–2023) NY 13 (1928–2025) CT 13 (1983–2022) NC 11 (1940–2025) OH 11 (1991–2025) MD 11 (1914–2022) WA 11 (1973–2025) IN 10 (1913–2015) TN 10 (2000–2026) GA 9 (1907–2023) AL 9 (1985–2003) AZ 9 (1991–2022) AR 8 (1983–2016) MI 8 (1970–2023) ID 7 (1978–2023) CO 7 (2002–2025) MN 7 (1981–2016) IA 7 (1909–2025) KY 7 (1961–2026) WI 6 (1980–2020) UT 4 (2011–2024) OR 4 (1984–2023) VA 4 (2001–2023) MA 4 (1982–2024) AK 3 (1982–2021) LA 3 (1989–2024) SD 3 (2011–2026) NM 3 (1995–2012) WV 3 (1992–2019) FL 3 (1994–2009) OK 3 (1917–2000) NJ 2 (2003–2020) MT 2 (1984–2002) KS 2 (2003–2024) MS 2 (2017–2018) NE 2 (1995–1997)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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