Md. Code, Local Government § 12–613

(a) (1) A resident of a county in which the governing body has decided to

build or repair a bridge, including a bridge between the county and an adjoining

county, may seek review of the decision in the circuit court if the resident:

(i) files before a contract for the building or repairing is

awarded; and

(ii) alleges that the decision is inexpedient.

(2) The governing body of the county shall give the resident or the

resident’s counsel full opportunity to examine the books and papers of the county

relating to the decision to build or repair the bridge.

(3) The circuit court shall hear and decide the case according to

justice and right with or without a jury as agreed to by the parties or ordered by the

court.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court

shall allocate costs in a manner that the court determines just and equitable.

(2) If the court sustains the decision of the governing body of the

county, the resident shall pay the costs.

(3) The governing body of the county shall pay any costs ordered by

the court and all incidental expenses.