Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-203
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-203
in effect(a) An initial petition shall be filed with the court in the county:
(1) As provided by the agreement; or
(2) Where the arbitration hearing was held.
(b) If the agreement does not provide for a county in which the petition shall be filed or if the hearing has not been held, the petition shall be filed with the court in:
(1) The county where the adverse party resides;
(2) The county where the adverse party has a place of business; or
(3) If the adverse party has neither a residence nor a place of business in the State, any county.
(c) A subsequent petition shall be filed with the court hearing the initial petition unless the court directs otherwise.
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