(a) An unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group which has a recognized group name may sue or be sued in the group name on any cause of action affecting the common property, rights, and liabilities of the group.
(b) An action under this section:
(1) Has the same force and effect with respect to the common property, rights, and liabilities of the group as if all members of the group were joined; and
(2) Does not abate because of any change of membership in the group or its dissolution.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 6 - Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice
Subtitle 4 - Practice in General
Section 6-401 - Survival of Actions
Section 6-402 - Continuance Because of Legislative Duties
Section 6-403 - Formal Pleadings in District Court
Section 6-404 - Venue of Transferred Case
Section 6-405 - Settlement of Suit by Infant
Section 6-406 - Actions by and Against Unincorporated Associations
Section 6-406.1 - Actions by Creditors of Persons Using a Trade Name
Section 6-407 - Automatic Termination of Appearance of Attorney
Section 6-408 - Revisory Power of Court Over Judgment
Section 6-409 - Continuance to Attorney Entering Appearance
Section 6-410 - Service of Subpoena for Public Records
Section 6-411 - Procedure After Arrest for Failure to Appear to Show Cause