Maryland Case Commentaries

Klauenberg v. State of Maryland: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of Bad Acts Evidence

Date: Aug 26, 1999

Klauenberg v. State of Maryland: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of Bad Acts Evidence Introduction Klauenberg v. State of Maryland, 355 Md. 528 (1999), is a pivotal case in Maryland...

Calomiris v. Woods: Upholding Express Terms in Mortgage Partial Release Provisions

Date: Mar 16, 1999

Calomiris v. Woods: Upholding Express Terms in Mortgage Partial Release Provisions Introduction In the landmark case of Calomiris v. Woods, the Court of Appeals of Maryland addressed significant...

Best Interest of the Child Standard Prevails Over Interstate Compact Violations in Adoption Proceedings

Date: Oct 11, 1997

Best Interest of the Child Standard Prevails Over Interstate Compact Violations in Adoption Proceedings Introduction IN RE ADOPTION/GUARDIANSHIP NO. 3598 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of...

Best Interest of the Child Standard in Custody Cases: Analysis of Wagner v. Wagner

Date: May 1, 1996

Best Interest of the Child Standard in Custody Cases: Analysis of Wagner v. Wagner Introduction Robin L. Wagner (Schwartz) v. Richard B. Wagner is a seminal case adjudicated by the Court of Special...

Expanding the Scope of Maryland's Consumer Protection Act: Insights from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Scarlett Harbor Associates

Date: Apr 4, 1996

Expanding the Scope of Maryland's Consumer Protection Act: Insights from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Scarlett Harbor Associates Introduction The case of Hartford Accident and Indemnity...

Affirmation of At-Will Employment Doctrine and Limited Exceptions: Bagwell v. Peninsula Regional Medical Center

Date: Sep 29, 1995

Affirmation of At-Will Employment Doctrine and Limited Exceptions: Bagwell v. Peninsula Regional Medical Center Introduction In the case of Robert Fulton Bagwell, Jr. v. Peninsula Regional Medical...

Reaffirming Gross Negligence Standards in Police Use of Deadly Force: State of Maryland v. Christopher J. Albrecht

Date: Dec 6, 1994

Reaffirming Gross Negligence Standards in Police Use of Deadly Force: State of Maryland v. Christopher J. Albrecht Introduction The case of State of Maryland v. Christopher J. Albrecht (336 Md. 475,...

Limiting Visitation Rights of HIV-Positive Parents: Insights from DAVID KEVIN NORTH v. KATHRYN DIONNE NORTH

Date: Oct 26, 1994

Limiting Visitation Rights of HIV-Positive Parents: Insights from DAVID KEVIN NORTH v. KATHRYN DIONNE NORTH Introduction The case of David Kevin North v. Kathryn Dionne North, decided by the Court of...

Compliance with Statutory Standards and Product Liability: Insights from Beattly v. Trailmaster Products

Date: Jun 11, 1993

Compliance with Statutory Standards and Product Liability: Insights from Beattly v. Trailmaster Products Introduction The case of Beattly v. Trailmaster Products, Inc. et al. (330 Md. 726, Court of...

Limited Fiduciary Duty of Banks in Construction Loans: Insights from Parker v. Columbia Bank

Date: Apr 15, 1992

Limited Fiduciary Duty of Banks in Construction Loans: Insights from Parker v. Columbia Bank Introduction In the evolving landscape of real estate finance, the duties and responsibilities of lenders...

Legislative Intent and Statutory Harmonization: Affirming the Continued Existence of the Baltimore Authority

Date: May 16, 1987

Legislative Intent and Statutory Harmonization: Affirming the Continued Existence of the Baltimore Authority Introduction The case William Kaczorowski v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore et al....

Duty of Reasonable Care in Loan Processing: Analysis of Jacques v. The First National Bank of Maryland

Date: Oct 9, 1986

Duty of Reasonable Care in Loan Processing: Analysis of Jacques v. The First National Bank of Maryland Introduction The case of Robert Anthony Jacques et ux. v. The First National Bank of Maryland...

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Insights from SHARON MARIE HAMILTON ET AL. v. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY ET AL.

Date: May 3, 1986

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Debt Collection Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis of SHARON MARIE HAMILTON ET AL. v. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY ET AL. Introduction The case of Sharon...

Extension of the Discovery Rule to All Negligence Actions in Maryland

Date: Jul 10, 1981

Extension of the Discovery Rule to All Negligence Actions in Maryland Introduction Howard W. Poffenberger, Jr. v. Donald E. Risser et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeals of Maryland...

Reaffirmation of Parens Patriae: Montgomery County v. Sanders Establishes Limits on "Psychological Parenthood" in Custody Cases

Date: Jan 11, 1978

Reaffirmation of Parens Patriae: Montgomery County v. Sanders Establishes Limits on "Psychological Parenthood" in Custody Cases Introduction Montgomery County Department of Social Services, ET AL. v....

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Maryland: Court of Appeals Decision in Harris v. Jones Clarifies Legal Standards

Date: Dec 10, 1977

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Maryland: Court of Appeals Decision in Harris v. Jones Clarifies Legal Standards Introduction In Harris v. Jones et al, 281 Md. 560 (1977), the Court...

Establishing a Uniform 'Harmless Error' Standard in Maryland: An Analysis of Dorsey v. State (1976)

Date: Jan 10, 1976

Establishing a Uniform 'Harmless Error' Standard in Maryland: An Analysis of Dorsey v. State (1976) Introduction Dorsey v. State of Maryland, 276 Md. 638 (1976), is a landmark decision by the Court...

Ensuring Due Process: Retroactive Application of MULLANEY v. WILBUR in Maryland's Felonious Homicide Law

Date: Nov 26, 1975

Ensuring Due Process: Retroactive Application of MULLANEY v. WILBUR in Maryland's Felonious Homicide Law Introduction Edward Evans v. State of Maryland, adjudicated by the Court of Special Appeals of...

Evaluating Prosecutorial Statements for Prejudice: Insights from Wilhelm v. State and COOK v. STATE

Date: Sep 27, 1974

Evaluating Prosecutorial Statements for Prejudice: Insights from Wilhelm v. State and COOK v. STATE 1. Introduction The cases of Wilhelm v. State of Maryland and COOK v. STATE of Maryland, decided by...

Aiding and Abetting Escape: Comprehensive Analysis of Williams v. State of Maryland

Date: Nov 21, 1968

Aiding and Abetting Escape: Comprehensive Analysis of Williams v. State of Maryland 1. Introduction Case Citation: Williams, McClelland, and McClelland v. State of Maryland, 5 Md. App. 450 (1968)...