# Md. Rule 12-802: Rule 12-802. Scope

> Maryland · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_802

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Rule 12-802
- **Heading:** Rule 12-802. Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maryland Rules / Title 12 Property Actions / Chapter 800 Action to Quiet Title / Md. Rule 12-802

## Text

(a) Generally. An action may be brought under this Chapter to establish title to property pursuant to Code, Real Property Article, Title 14, Subtitle 6.
(b) Authority of Court.
(1) Possession and Control. In an action under this Chapter, the court is deemed to have obtained possession and control of the property.
(2) Court Not Limited. This Chapter does not limit any authority the court may have to grant equitable relief that may be proper under the circumstances of the case.
Cross reference: See Code, Real Property Article, §§ 14-602 and 14-603.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Rule 12-801 Rule 12-801. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_801.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-802 Rule 12-802. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_802.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-803 Rule 12-803. Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_803.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-804 Rule 12-804. Complaint to Quiet Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_804.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-805 Rule 12-805. Joinder of Additional Parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_805.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-806 Rule 12-806. Appointment of Attorney to Protect Individuals Not in Being or Whose Identity or Whereabouts is Unknown](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_806.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-807 Rule 12-807. Notice to Holders Not Named as Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_807.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-808 Rule 12-808. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_808.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-809 Rule 12-809. Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_809.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-810 Rule 12-810. Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_810.md)
- [Md. Rule 12-811 Rule 12-811. Judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MD_T12_R12_811.md)

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