Md. Rule 1-301

Summary

(a) Caption and titling. — Every pleading and paper filed shall contain a caption setting forth (1) the parties or, where appropriate, the matter, (2) the name of the court, (3) the assigned docket reference, and (4) a brief descriptive title of the pleading or paper which indicates its nature. An original pleading shall contain the names and addresses, including zip code, of all parties to the action if the names and addresses are known to the person filing the pleading. If the address of a party is unknown, the pleading shall so state. In other pleadings and papers, it is sufficient to state the name of the first party on each side with an appropriate indication of other parties.

(b) Designation of parties and attorneys. —

(1) Parties — Original Claim. — Regardless of the nature of the action, the party bringing an action shall be called the plaintiff and the party against whom the action is brought shall be called the defendant except in a criminal action the party bringing the action ...