Rule 3-113. Process—Duration, Dormancy, and Renewal of Summons

(a) Generally A summons is effective for service only if served within 60 days after the date it is issued. A summons not served within that time shall be dormant, renewable only on written request of the plaintiff.

Committee note: See Neel v. Webb Fly Screen Mfg. Co. , 187 Md. 34, 48 A.2d 331 (1946).

(b) Judgment on Affidavit--Military Service Affidavit A request for renewal of a summons in an action seeking judgment on affidavit pursuant to Rule 3-306 shall be accompanied by either (1) a statement that there has been no change to the information provided in the most recently filed military service affidavit or (2) a supplemental military service affidavit in compliance with § 3931 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.

Committee Notes

Source: Section (a) of this Rule replaces former M.D.R. 103 d 2. Section (b) is new.