# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 10. Evidence

### Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous Rules

#### Section 10-913

(a) In any action for punitive damages for personal injury, evidence of the defendant's financial means is not admissible until there has been a finding of liability and that punitive damages are supportable under the facts.

(b) A claim filed with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office in accordance with Sec. 3-2A-04 of this article shall be considered an action for purposes of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)