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...
by Stewart Sutton | Feb 27, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
I was recently offered the opportunity to purchase this impressive plaque for $159 dollars from a company. I declined the invitation for two reasons. First, the award is a shameless marketing scheme from a business that sells fake honors. Secondly, the use of “top”...
by Stewart Sutton | Feb 16, 2016 | Firm News, General Info
UPDATE: On October 1, 2023, Maryland will eliminate all fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, desertion, and cruel and vicious conduct. There will now be only three no-fault grounds for divorce in Maryland: (a) 6 month separation; (b) irreconcilable...
by Stewart Sutton | Nov 12, 2015 | Firm News, General Info
I received an invitation from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys to be listed as “one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Maryland”. For this unsolicited honor, all I had to do was pay a $275 membership...
