Maryland Code

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 3-103 (2026)

§ 3-103

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§3–103.

    (a)    An individual has no cause of action for alienation of affections.

    (b)    An individual may not bring an action for alienation of affections regardless of where the cause of action arose.


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1994–2007 · leading case: Veeder v. Kennedy, 1999 SD 23 (S.D. 1999).
Veeder v. Kennedy, 1999 SD 23 (S.D. 1999). · cites it 2× “…§ 34-12-2-1 (1986); Kansas, KanStatAnn § 23-208 (1995); Maine, MeRevStatAnn tit 14 § 301 (West 1998); Maryland, MdCodeAnn Family Law § 3-103 (1999); Massachusetts, MassGenLaws ch 207, § 47B (1994); Michigan, MichCompLaws § 27A.2901 (1988); Minnesota, MinnStat § 553.01…”
Fitch v. Valentine, 959 So. 2d 1012 (Miss. 2007). “14, § 301 (1995); Maryland, Md.Code Ann., Fam. Law § 3-103 (1984); Massachusetts, Mass.”
Thomas v. Siddiqui, 869 S.W.2d 740 (Mo. 1994). · cites it 2× “19, § 167, (West 1993); Maryland, Md.Code Fam.Law Ann. § 3-103 (Michie 1993); Massachusetts, Mass.”
Miller v. Ratner, 688 A.2d 976 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 1997). “The bar to alienation of affection actions is codified in section 3-103 of the Family Law Article. 7 .”
Jerry Fitch, Sr. v. Johnny Valentine (Miss. 2005). “14, § 301 (1995); Maryland, Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 3-103 (1984); Massachusetts, Mass.”
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