Paula v. Mayor & City Cncl. of Balt.

Paula, et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al., No. 1272, September Term, 2020. Opinion by Ripken, J. ACTIONS – GROUNDS AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENT – PERSONS ENTITLED TO SUE In order to pursue a civil action, a plaintiff must demonstrate “standing” to bring the suit, meaning that the plaintiff must show that he or she is entitled to invoke the judicial process in a particular instance. When a plaintiff seeks to redress what is claimed to be a public wrong, the plaintiff must demonstrate that he or she has an interest such that he or she is personally and specifically affected in a…