§14–607.
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MD Code › Article grp › Title 14 › Subtitle 6 › Section 14-607
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(a) An answer to a complaint under this subtitle shall be verified and shall set forth:
(1) Any claim the defendant has to the property that is the subject of the action;
(2) Any facts tending to controvert any material allegations of the complaint that the defendant does not wish to be taken as true; and
(3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.
(b) If the defendant disclaims any interest in the title of the property in the answer or allows judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff may not recover costs.
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