Smith v. Cylus

SALMON, Judge.

I

On August 17, 1998, Tammie Smith (“Smith”) was involved in an automobile accident with Cara Cylus (“Cylus”). The accident occurred on Charles Street, a major thoroughfare running from Baltimore City’s inner harbor north through Baltimore County. Smith filed a complaint against Cylus in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on July 10, 2001, five weeks before the statute of limitations expired. In her complaint, Smith alleged (incorrectly) that the accident occurred in Baltimore City. She also alleged (incorrectly) that Cylus resided in Baltimore City.

In response to the…