Can I appeal a ruling of a small claims court judge?

Yes, you can appeal a ruling of a small claims court judge in Maryland. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your case, you can file an appeal within 30 days of the judge’s ruling. To do this, you must complete and file an Appeal Bond with the court office where the judge issued the original ruling. A copy of the Appeal Bond must also be given to the opposing party. An appeal allows you to have your case heard again in Circuit Court. This process can be expensive and requires a significant amount of time. Therefore, it is important that you understand the court’s process and the potential risk of an appeal before beginning this process. When filing an appeal, you may hire an attorney to represent you in court. However, you are not required to have an attorney. You may also represent yourself in the Circuit Court hearing. The court may grant you time to gather evidence and witnesses for the appeal hearing. When an appeal is filed, the Circuit Court will review the case and make a ruling. This ruling is either in favor of the original judgment or a new judgment is issued. The Circuit Court’s ruling is final and cannot be challenged in the court system.

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