(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a final judgment or decree rendered in a criminal proceeding or civil action brought by the Attorney General under this subtitle to the effect that a defendant has violated this subtitle is prima facie evidence against the defendant in an action for damages brought by another party against him under § 11-209(b) of this subtitle with respect to all matters where the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to it.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony is taken.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 11-202 - Purpose, Interpretation, and Construction of Subtitle
Section 11-204 - Prohibited Conduct; Unlawful Contracts, Combinations, and Conspiracies
Section 11-205 - Production of Documents for Inspection by Attorney General
Section 11-206 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Prohibited Act
Section 11-207 - Criminal Proceedings
Section 11-208 - Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States
Section 11-209 - Civil Actions
Section 11-210 - Judgment as Evidence