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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
