Stewart A. Sutton, Germantown, MD Attorney
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Maryland Court of Special Appeal now allows self-represented (pro se) parties to file an informal brief in family law cases

by Stewart Sutton | Jan 6, 2022 | Firm News

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals (COSA) now allows pro se appellants to file an informal brief in family law and certain other cases.  The comment to Maryland Rule 8-502(a)(9) rule states: “Informal briefing in the Court of Special Appeals is intended to...

About 20% of Maryland attorneys are solo practitioners

by Stewart Sutton | Jan 28, 2020 | Firm News

When retaining an attorney in Maryland, should the client consider the size of the law firm?  While complex matters may require the resources of a large law firm, most legal matters can be handled by an experienced solo practitioner.   The demographics...

Intentional Tort Judgment, including punitive damages

by Stewart Sutton | Nov 1, 2017 | Firm News, General Info

In May 2017, Stewart A. Sutton obtained a $380,806 default judgment for a client who had been stabbed by an acquaintance.  The client suffered a punctured stomach, underwent emergency surgery, and was hospitalized for a week.  He was left with a conspicuous 6 inch...

New Maryland law protects debtors from re-affirming a debt and re-starting the 3-year statute of limitations

by Stewart Sutton | Aug 15, 2017 | Firm News, General Info

In Maryland, a creditor had 3-years to sue a debtor to collect payment.  However, the 3-year statute of limitations would restart if the debtor made a payment to the creditor.  Not surprisingly, creditors often would ask debtors to make a small payment so as to trick...

Application of Maryland’s Doctrine of Contributory Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

by Stewart Sutton | Jul 10, 2017 | Firm News, General Info

Maryland follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. If a personal injury plaintiff’s negligence contributed in causing the accident, then the plaintiff is not entitled to any recovery. The doctrine of contributory negligence was recently applied in the...
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