Tallant v. State

Richard John Tallant v. State of Maryland, Nos. 0588 & 1253, Sept. Term 2020. Opinion by Zic, J. COURT ORDERS – CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION The Court of Appeals has determined that “court orders are construed in the same manner as other written documents and contracts, and if the language of the order is clear and unambiguous, the court will give effect to its plain, ordinary, and usual meaning, taking into account the context in which it is used.” Taylor v. Mandel,

402 Md. 109, 125

(2007) (citation omitted). Here, the court’s order, which granted the motion to strike and seal appellant’s…