Maryland Service Process Rules

Summary

In Maryland, if service on a businesss resident agent fails due to a closed office, and service on a business member also fails, service can be made on the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Compliance with Maryland Rule 2-124(o) is necessary. For drafting a request for an order of default, include a request for the court to enter an order of default against the defendant for not responding to the complaint.

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what is the maryland rule regarding using sdat for service when the resident agent's office is closed and service on a member of the business failed, so sdat was used for service
In Maryland, if service on a business's resident agent fails because the agent's office is closed and service on a member of the business also fails, you can use the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) for service. Here are the relevant points:
- Service must be properly attempted on the resident agent first.
- If the resident agent's office is closed, and service on a member of the business fails, service can be made on SDAT.
- Ensure compliance with Maryland Rule *-*(o).
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what is Maryland Rule *-*(o)
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Maryland Rule *-*(o) pertains to serving process on a corporation through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) when other methods of service have failed. Specifically:
- If a resident agent cannot be served because the office is closed.
- If service on a member of the business fails.
- Service can then be made on SDAT.
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I am drafting a request for order of default. I need the final part where I request an order of default. I have already listed all of the reasons. Can you give me the wording for the request?
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Sure, here's a suggested wording for the final part of your request for an order of default:
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the following relief:
*. Enter an order of default against the Defendant for failing to timely respond to the complaint; and
*. Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
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