(a) An answer to a complaint under this subtitle shall be verified and shall set forth:
(1) Any claim the defendant has to the property that is the subject of the action;
(2) Any facts tending to controvert any material allegations of the complaint that the defendant does not wish to be taken as true; and
(3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.
(b) If the defendant disclaims any interest in the title of the property in the answer or allows judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff may not recover costs.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules
Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title
Section 14-602 - Action Established
Section 14-603 - Possession and Control of Property; Equitable Relief
Section 14-604 - Applicability of Maryland Rules
Section 14-605 - Notification of Holders Not Named as Parties
Section 14-606 - Complaint -- Contents
Section 14-608 - Defendants; Admissions
Section 14-609 - Unknown Defendants or Claims
Section 14-610 - Effect of Death of Defendant
Section 14-611 - Court Order for Joinder of Parties or Title Report
Section 14-612 - Any Claimant May Appear
Section 14-613 - Naming of Additional Defendants
Section 14-615 - Service by Publication
Section 14-616 - Procedure for Service by Publication
Section 14-617 - Evidence; Recordation of Judgment
Section 14-618 - Judgment Is Binding and Conclusive