GILBERT, C.J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
THE PREFACE
Being practical is often a short answer to a long problem. Sometimes, however, the short answer results in unnecessary complications. This appeal involves an apparent pragmatic conclusion reached by a trial judge in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County which, while seemingly practical, is incorrect.
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