Firstman v. Atlantic Construction & Supply Co.

REMOVAL OF ACTIONS AT LAW

Constitutional Provisions and Rules of Procedure

The “Judiciary Department” of this State is as authorized by article IV of the Constitution of Maryland. Section 19 of the article divides the State into eight Judicial Circuits. From two to five counties comprise each of the first seven Circuits, and Baltimore City constitutes the eighth. Section 1 of the article vests the “Judicial power” of the State in certain enumerated courts, including “Circuit Courts” and “such Courts for the City of Baltimore, as are hereinafter provided for.” Section 20 provides for a Circuit…