§ 3-203. Venue

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-203 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.