# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 6. Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice

### Subtitle 4. Practice in General

#### Section 6-403

(a) In a civil action in the District Court, if the amount in controversy is $2,500 or less, there shall be no formal pleadings.

(b) If the amount in controversy exceeds $2,500 the forms and pleadings are as provided by Title 3, Chapter 300 of the Maryland Rules.

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