Md. Rule 12-809 (2026)

(a) Generally. An answer to a complaint under this Chapter shall be verified and shall set forth:

(1) any claim the defendant has to the property that is the subject of the action;

(2) any facts tending to controvert material allegations of the complaint; and

(3) a statement of any new facts constituting a defense to the plaintiff's claim.

(b) No Recovery of Costs. If the defendant disclaims any interest in the title of the property in the answer or allows judgment to be taken by default, the plaintiff may not recover costs.

Cross reference: See Code, Real Property Article, § 14-607.

Source: This Rule is new.

Credits

[Adopted Dec. 13, 2016, eff. Apr. 1, 2017.]