14 M.R.S. § 2616 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2616
14 §2616. Disclosure of assignment of principal's claim
Status: in_force

When it appears by the answers of a trustee that any goods, effects or credits in his hands are claimed by a 3rd person by virtue of an assignment from the principal debtor or in some other way, the court may permit such claimant to appear, if he sees cause. If he does not appear voluntarily, notice may be issued and served on him as the court directs. If he appears, he may be admitted as a party to the action so far as respects his title to the goods, effects or credits in question, and he may allege and prove any facts not stated or denied in the disclosure of the trustee. If he does not appear in person or by attorney, the assignment shall have no effect to defeat plaintiff's attachment.
14 M.R.S. § 2705 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2705
14 §2705. Trustee may disclose by consent
Status: in_force

The examination and disclosure of any person summoned as trustee may be taken, as provided in section 2704 , when the plaintiff and trustee consent thereto.
14 M.R.S. § 5934 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5934
14 §5934. Award
Status: in_force

1. Delivery. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]

2. Times for making. An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so fixed, within such time as the court orders on application of a party. The parties may extend the time in writing either before or after the expiration thereof. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies the arbitrators of his objection prior to the delivery of the award to him. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6013 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 709 / Section 6013
14 §6013. Property unclaimed by tenant
Status: in_force

Any personal property that remains in a rental unit after entry of judgment in favor of the landlord or that is abandoned or unclaimed by a tenant following the tenant's vacating the rental unit must be disposed of as follows. [PL 2011, c. 405, §4 (AMD).]

1. Place in storage. The landlord shall place in storage in a safe, dry, secured location any personal property that is abandoned or unclaimed by a tenant following the tenant's vacating the rental unit. [PL 2009, c. 566, §7 (NEW).]

2. Notice to tenant. Notice to the tenant by the landlord is governed by this subsection. Notice may be sent at any time after entry of judgment in favor of the landlord or after the tenant has vacated the rental unit. A. If the tenant is still in possession of the rental unit, the landlord shall send written notice by first-class mail with proof of mailing to the tenant at the address of the rental unit of the landlord's intent to dispose of, in accordance with subsection 5 , any property remaining in the rental unit following the tenant's vacating the rental unit. Notwithstanding subsections 3 and 5, the notice provided pursuant to this paragraph may not limit the time in which the tenant may claim the property to less than 7 days following the mailing of the notice or 48 hours after service of the writ of possession, whichever period is longer. [RR 2011, c. 1, §20 (COR).] B. If the tenant has vacated the rental unit, the landlord shall send written notice by first-class mail with proof of mailing to the last known address of the tenant concerning the landlord's intent to dispose of the property stored pursuant to subsection 1 . The notice must include an itemized list of the items and containers of items of the property and advise the tenant that if the tenant does not respond to the notice within 7 days the landlord may dispose of the property as set forth in subsection 5 . [PL 2011, c. 405, §5 (NEW).] [RR 2011, c. 1, §20 (COR).]

3. Release of property claimed. If the tenant claims the property within 7 days after the notice under subsection 2 is sent, the landlord shall release the property to the tenant and may not condition release of the property to the tenant upon payment of any fee or any other amount that may be owed to the landlord by the tenant. [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).]

4. Continuation of storage for claimed property. If the tenant responds to the notice sent pursuant to subsection 2 , the landlord shall continue to store the property for at least 14 days after the landlord sent the notice. [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).]

5. Conditional release; sale or disposal. A landlord shall comply with the following. A. If the tenant makes an oral or written claim for the property within 7 days after the date the notice described in subsection 2 is sent, the landlord may not condition the release of the property to the tenant upon the tenant's payment of any rental arrearages, damages and costs of storage as long as the tenant makes arrangements to retrieve the property by the 14th day after the notice described in subsection 2 is sent. [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).] B. If the tenant makes the claim as set forth in paragraph A but fails to retrieve the property by the 14th day, the landlord may employ one or more of the remedies described in paragraph D . [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).] C. If the tenant does not make an oral or written claim for the property within 7 days after the notice described in subsection 2 is sent, the landlord may employ one or more of the remedies described in paragraph D . [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).] D. With regard to any property that remains unclaimed by the tenant in accordance with this subsection, the landlord may take one or more of the following actions: (1) Condition the release of the property to the tenant upon the tenant's payment of all rental arrearages, damages and costs of storage; (2) Sell any property for a reasonable fair market price and apply all proceeds to rental arrearages, damages and costs of storage and sale. All remaining balances must be forwarded to the Treasurer of State; or (3) Dispose of any property that has no reasonable fair market value. [PL 2009, c. 566, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 405, §6 (AMD).]

6. Waiver. After or upon vacating the rental unit, a tenant may waive the tenant’s rights pursuant to this section. If this waiver is oral, the landlord shall confirm this waiver in writing. [PL 2011, c. 405, §7 (NEW).]

A lease or tenancy at will agreement may permit a landlord to dispose of property abandoned by a tenant without liability as long as the landlord complies with the notice provisions of this section. [PL 2011, c. 405, §8 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 304 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 304
14 §304. Liability of parents or legal guardians for damage by children
Status: in_force

If a minor who is between 7 and 17 years of age willfully or maliciously causes damage to property or injury to a person and the minor would have been liable for the damage or injury if the minor were an adult and the minor lives with that minor's parents or legal guardians, the parents or legal guardians are jointly and severally liable with the minor for that damage or injury in an amount not exceeding $800. This section does not relieve the minor from personal liability for that damage or injury. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 2956 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2956
14 §2956. Goods not demanded in 30 days are liable to other attachment
Status: in_force

When a person is adjudged trustee, if the goods, effects and credits in his hands are not demanded of him by virtue of the execution within 30 days after final judgment, their attachment by the original process is dissolved and they are liable to another attachment as though the prior attachment had not been made; but when the debt due from the trustee to the principal defendant is payable at a future day or specific property is in his hands which he is bound to deliver at a future day, the attachment continues until the expiration of 30 days after such debt is payable in money or the property is demanded of the trustee.
14 M.R.S. § 1512 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 311 / Section 1512
14 §1512. State liable in civil action
Status: in_force

When a defendant prevails against the State in a civil action, judgment for his costs shall be rendered against it and the treasurer of the county shall pay the amount on a certified copy of the judgment. The amount shall be allowed to him in his account with the State.
14 M.R.S. § 2016 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2016
14 §2016. Execution returned and recorded
Status: in_force

The officer shall return the execution into the clerk's office where it is returnable, and within 3 months after completing the levy cause it, with the return thereon, to be recorded in the registry of deeds where the land lies.
14 M.R.S. § 860 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 860
14 §860. Renewal of promise in writing
Status: in_force

In actions founded on any contract, no acknowledgment or promise takes the case out of the operation hereof, unless the acknowledgment or promise is express, in writing and signed by the party chargeable thereby. No such acknowledgment or promise made by one joint contractor affects the liability of the others.
14 M.R.S. § 2203 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2203
14 §2203. Mortgagee to disclose amount due
Status: in_force

When a right of redemption has been attached and judgment recovered, and a sale of it is to be made, the creditor may demand of the mortgagee to disclose, in writing under his hand, the condition of the mortgage and the sum due thereon, which shall be furnished within 24 hours, and in case of neglect he shall be liable for damages.
14 M.R.S. § 2023 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2023
14 §2023. Validity of excess levy; remedy
Status: in_force

When, by an error of the officer, the amount for which the levy was made exceeds the amount of debt or damage, costs, interest and costs of levy, by a sum not greater than 1% thereof, it is valid if otherwise legally made. The debtor or owner of the estate may maintain a civil action against such officer or his principal to recover all damages occasioned thereby, or a civil action against the creditor to have such error corrected, and the court may correct it, in any just and equitable manner, or it may decree a pecuniary compensation for the injury.
14 M.R.S. § 6661 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 723 / Section 6661
14 §6661. Application
Status: in_force

Sections 6659 and 6660 apply only in built-up areas as defined in Title 29‑A, section 2074, subsection 2 in such cities and towns whose population exceeds 5,000 according to the last Federal Decennial Census. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §42 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 506 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 506
14 §506. Actions for forfeitures
Status: in_force

When a forfeiture is recoverable in a civil action, such action shall be brought in the county in which the offense was committed unless a different provision is made by statute. If on trial it does not appear that such offense was committed in the county where the action was brought, the verdict shall be in favor of the defendant.
14 M.R.S. § 6852 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6852
14 §6852. Fees of surveyor; determination of amount paid by parties
Status: in_force

The amount of the fees and necessary expenses of the surveyor shall be fixed and determined by the court upon the acceptance of the report, and shall be paid as follows: After notice to all parties and a hearing held thereon, the court may fix and determine the amount to be paid by the parties to the action, or by either of the parties, and the amount determined to be due from the parties, or by either of the parties, shall have the force and effect of a judgment in favor of the surveyor against the parties or either of the parties and any execution upon the judgment may run against the body of the party or of either of the parties. [PL 1983, c. 191 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 2615 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2615
14 §2615. Questions of fact for court or jury
Status: in_force

Any question of fact arising upon such additional allegations may, by consent, be decided by the court or submitted to a jury in such manner as the court directs.
14 M.R.S. § 6073 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 712 / Section 6073
14 §6073. Notice for nonpayment
Status: in_force

The notice must be in substantially the following form. [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

"Your check, draft or order made payable to .................. in the amount of ............. has not been accepted for payment by ......................, which is the drawee bank designated on your check. The check is dated ..................... and it is numbered ................ [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

You are CAUTIONED that unless you pay the amount of this check within 10 days after the date this letter is postmarked, you may have to pay the following additional costs: [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]

1. Attorney's fees; [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

2. Service costs; [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

3. Processing charges; [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

4. Interest; and [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]

5. A penalty not to exceed $150. [PL 2009, c. 495, §2 (AMD).]

You are advised to make payment to ....................... at the following address .................................... ." [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2618 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2618
14 §2618. Form of judgment against principal and trustee
Status: in_force

When the plaintiff recovers judgment against the principal and there is any supposed trustee who has not appeared and been discharged by disclosure or discontinuance of the action against him, the court shall award judgment and execution against the goods, effects and credits in his hands, as well as against the principal, in the usual form.
14 M.R.S. § 2854 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2854
14 §2854. Failure of executor or administrator to pay; plaintiff proceeds on motion
Status: in_force

If the executor or administrator in the case last mentioned does not voluntarily pay the amount in his hands, the plaintiff may proceed on motion as if the judgment in the first action had been against him as trustee, but if he is discharged, he may recover costs or not at the discretion of the court.
14 M.R.S. § 159-B — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 159-B
14 §159-B. Limited liability for recycling activities by municipalities and regional associations
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Premises" means improved and unimproved lands upon which recycling activities are conducted. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).] B. "Recycling activities" means collection or separation or both of materials on the property of a municipality or in containers: (1) Owned by a municipality or regional association as defined in Title 38, section 1303‑C, subsection 24 ; and (2) Located on the premises of the owner, lessee or occupant under an agreement between the municipality or regional association and the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises. [PL 2023, c. 350, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 350, §1 (AMD).]

2. No remuneration. The owner, lessee or occupant of the premises may not receive any remuneration from the municipality or regional association for allowing recycling activities to be conducted on the premises. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).]

3. Limited liability. An owner, lessee or occupant of the premises is not liable for personal injury, property damage or death caused by recycling activities within 20 feet of the containers used in recycling activities. The containers used in recycling activities are considered other machinery or equipment, whether mobile or stationary, under Title 14, section 8104‑A, subsection 1, paragraph G for which the municipality or regional association is liable as provided by the Maine Tort Claims Act. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).]

4. Limitations. This section does not limit any liability that may otherwise exist for a willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition on the premises related to the recycling activities. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).]

4-A. Municipal immunity. Except as provided in subsection 4 , a municipality performing recycling activities in accordance with this subsection is performing a discretionary function pursuant to section 8104‑B, subsection 3 and is immune from liability for personal injury, property damage or death, including of a member of the public, caused by recycling activities of the municipality on property owned by the municipality or on the premises of another person. A municipality is immune from liability under this subsection only if the municipality has adopted and regularly enforces a written policy establishing reasonable safety standards applicable to the premises where the municipality performs recycling activities. A written policy adopted under this subsection must be developed by a credentialed industrial hygienist and must comply with United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements. As used in this subsection, "credentialed industrial hygienist" means an industrial hygienist certified by a national association of industrial hygiene professionals. [PL 2023, c. 350, §2 (NEW).]

5. No duty created. Nothing in this section creates a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to a person or property. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).]

6. Costs and fees. The court may award any direct legal costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, to an owner, lessee or occupant who is found not to be liable for injury to a person or property pursuant to this section. [PL 1991, c. 487, §1 (NEW).]

7. Repeal. [PL 1993, c. 598, §1 (RP).]
14 M.R.S. § 6038 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710-A / Section 6038
14 §6038. Treatment of security deposit
Status: in_force

1. Requirements. During the term of a tenancy, a security deposit given to a landlord as part of a residential rental agreement may not be treated as an asset to be commingled with the assets of the landlord or any other entity or person. All security deposits received after October 1, 1979 must be held in an account of a bank or other financial institution under terms that place the security deposit beyond the claim of creditors of the landlord or any other entity or person, including a foreclosing mortgagee or trustee in bankruptcy, and that provide for transfer of the security deposit to a subsequent owner of the dwelling unit or to the tenant in accordance with section 6035 . Upon the transfer of the dwelling unit, the new owner shall assume all responsibility for maintaining and returning to tenants all security deposits accounted for and transferred pursuant to section 6035 . Upon request by a tenant, a landlord shall disclose the name of the institution and the account number where the security deposit is being held. A landlord may use a single escrow account to hold security deposits from all of the tenants. A landlord may use a single escrow account to hold security deposits from tenants residing in separate buildings if the buildings are owned by different entities as long as the different entities are substantially controlled or owned by a single landlord. [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).]

2. Remedies. Upon a finding by a court that a violation of this section has occurred, the tenant is entitled to recover from the landlord actual damages, $500 or the equivalent of one month's rent, whichever is greatest, together with the aggregate amount of costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the action. The court may also award to the tenant reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).]

3. Application. The provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits collected by a landlord after June 1, 2010. As of October 1, 2010, the provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits held by or on behalf of a landlord. [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8902 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 761 / Section 8902
14 §8902. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

1. Canada. "Canada" means the sovereign nation of Canada and its provinces and territories. "Canadian" has a corresponding meaning. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

2. Canadian judgment. "Canadian judgment" means a judgment of a court of Canada, other than a judgment that recognizes the judgment of another foreign country. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 3582 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 504 / Section 3582
14 §3582. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

This Act shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Act among states enacting it. [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 3101 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 3101
14 §3101. Form and service of trustee summons
Status: in_force

When a trustee process is issued by a District Court, the summons shall be substantially in the form used in the Superior Court, and be served 7 days before the return day in the same manner as in the Superior Court; and shall be brought in the division where either of the supposed trustees resides. If not so brought, it shall be dismissed and the trustees shall recover their costs.
14 M.R.S. § 2714 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2714
14 §2714. On disclosure trustee delivers property to officer
Status: in_force

If, by the disclosure, it appears that the property in the hands of the supposed trustee was mortgaged, pledged or subject to a lien to indemnify him against any liability or to secure the performance of any contract or condition and that the principal defendant has an existing right to redeem it, the court may order that, upon the discharge of such liability or the performance of such contract or condition by the plaintiff, within such time as the court orders and while the right of redeeming exists, such trustee shall deliver the property to the officer, to be by him held and disposed of as if it had been attached.
14 M.R.S. § 4153 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4153
14 §4153. Attachment of hay and animals
Status: in_force

When hay in a barn, horses or neat cattle are attached and are suffered to remain by permission of the officer in the defendant's possession on security given for their safekeeping and delivery to the officer, they are not subject to a 2nd attachment to the prejudice of the first.
14 M.R.S. § 741 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 741
14 §741. Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter must be broadly construed and applied to protect the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition and the right of association guaranteed by the United States Constitution or by the Constitution of Maine. [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 6312 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6312
14 §6312. Deduction of rents and profits; statement of amount due
Status: in_force

When money is brought into court in an action for redemption of mortgaged premises, the court may deduct therefrom such sum as the defendant is chargeable with on account of rents and profits by him received or costs awarded against him. The person to whom money is tendered to redeem such lands, if he receives a larger sum than he is entitled to retain, shall refund the excess. Any mortgagee or person holding under him when requested by an assignee in insolvency or trustee in bankruptcy to render a statement of the amount due on a mortgage given by the insolvent where there is an equity of redemption shall render a true statement to the assignee or trustee of the amount due on such mortgage. For any loss resulting to the insolvent estate from any misrepresentation of the amount due, the assignee or trustee shall have a right of action against such person to recover such loss.
14 M.R.S. § 6524 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 719 / Section 6524
14 §6524. Part owners receiving no share
Status: in_force

When a person, not a party to the proceedings, to whom no share was assigned or left, claims to have been a part owner of the estate, he is concluded so far as it respects the partition, but not from maintaining an action against each person holding a share, for his proportion of each share as owned before partition was made.
14 M.R.S. § 7208 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 731 / Section 7208
14 §7208. Location by direction of court
Status: in_force

Such part shall be located by persons appointed by the court at the expense of the defendant and a plan thereof returned to the court. If confirmed by the court, it shall order an attested copy of the location and plan to be filed in the office of the Director of the Bureau of Forestry, and judgment shall be rendered that the State be reseized of the residue and for costs. [PL 1973, c. 460, §18 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
14 M.R.S. § 7307 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7307
14 §7307. Appropriation of money received by creditor
Status: in_force

All sums received by such creditor from the sale of goods attached or taken in execution and afterwards returned, all sums received for the value of any of such goods as are not returned and all sums recovered from the officer for insufficiency of the bond shall be applied in discharge of the creditor's judgment, but all sums received as interest or damages for delay of his execution shall be retained to his own use and not go in discharge of the judgment.
14 M.R.S. § 7051 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 7051
14 §7051. Allowance and execution
Status: in_force

Execution shall issue as in other cases for such damages as have been recovered and for full costs to the prevailing party. The court may order execution for costs to be issued against the goods and estate of a deceased party in the hands of his executor or administrator, or otherwise, according to the legal rights and liabilities of the parties.
14 M.R.S. § 5951 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5951
14 §5951. Uniformity of interpretation; title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact them, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of declaratory judgments and decrees; and may be cited as the "Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act."
14 M.R.S. § 8103 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8103
14 §8103. Immunity from suit
Status: in_force

1. Immunity. Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, all governmental entities shall be immune from suit on any and all tort claims seeking recovery of damages. When immunity is removed by this chapter, any claim for damages shall be brought in accordance with the terms of this chapter. [PL 1977, c. 578, §1 (RPR).]

2. Examples. [PL 1987, c. 740, §1 (RP).]

3. Personal liability; employee of a governmental entity. [PL 1987, c. 740, §2 (RP).]
14 M.R.S. § 5801 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 701 / Section 5801
14 §5801. When action maintainable
Status: in_force

A person who has been declared a bankrupt or an insolvent may maintain an action respecting his former property in his own name, unless objection is made, if before final judgment the assent of his trustee or assignee is filed in the office of the clerk of the court in which the action is pending.
14 M.R.S. § 6703 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6703
14 §6703. Recovery of specific or undivided part
Status: in_force

The plaintiff may recover a specific part or undivided portion of the premises to which he proves a title, although less than he demanded.
14 M.R.S. § 9102 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 765 / Section 9102
14 §9102. Doxing of minor prohibited
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in conduct that constitutes doxing of a minor. A person that violates this section may be subject to a civil action for damages pursuant to section 9103 . [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6022 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710 / Section 6022
14 §6022. Receipts for rent payments and security deposits
Status: in_force

1. Rent receipts required. A landlord or his agent shall provide a written receipt, as required in subsection 2 , for each rental payment and each security deposit payment received partially or fully in cash from any tenant. This receipt shall be delivered to the tenant at the time the cash payment is accepted. If either the rent or security deposit is accepted in more than one installment instead of a single payment, a separate receipt shall be provided for each payment. If the payment for rent and security deposit is received at the same time, a separate receipt, properly identified in accordance with subsection 2 , shall be issued each for the rental payment and for the security deposit. [PL 1979, c. 180 (NEW).]

2. Minimum information. The information contained in each receipt shall include, but is not limited to, the following: The date of the payment; the amount paid; the name of the party for whom the payment is made; the period for which the payment is being made; a statement that the payment is either for rent or for security deposit; the signature of the person receiving the payment; and the name of that person printed in a legible manner. A rent card retained by the tenant and containing the aforementioned information shall satisfy the requirements of this section. [PL 1979, c. 180 (NEW).]

3. Exemption. This section shall not apply to any tenancy for a dwelling unit which is part of a structure containing no more than 5 dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the landlord. [PL 1979, c. 180 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6051 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 711 / Section 6051
14 §6051. Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to grant appropriate equitable relief in the following cases:

1. Foreclosure of mortgages. For the foreclosure of mortgages of real and personal property and for redemption of estates mortgaged.

2. Forfeitures. For relief from forfeiture of penalties to the State, from forfeitures in civil contracts and obligations and in recognizances in criminal cases.

3. Specific performance of written contracts. To compel the specific performance of written contracts and to cancel and compel the discharge of written contracts, whether under seal or otherwise, when full performance or payment has been made to the contracting party.

4. Fraud, trust, accident or mistake. For relief in cases of fraud, trust, accident or mistake.

5. Nuisance and waste. In cases of nuisance and waste.

6. Trustees of railroads applying receipts. In cases arising out of the law providing for the application of receipts and expenditures of railroads by trustees in possession under mortgage.

7. Partnerships. In cases of partnership, and between partners or part owners of vessels and of other real and personal property to adjust all matters of the partnership and between such part owners, compel contribution, make final decrees and enforce their decrees by proper process in cases where all interested persons within the jurisdiction of the court are made parties.

8. Actions of interpleader. Of actions of interpleader notwithstanding the plaintiff is a common carrier and as such has a lien for carriage or storage upon the property which is described in the complaint. No plaintiff in interpleader shall be denied relief by reason of any interest in the fund or other subject matter in dispute.

9. Property matters between husband and wife. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §8 (RP); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42 (AFF).]

10. Wills. To determine the construction of wills and whether an executor, not expressly appointed a trustee, becomes such from the provisions of a will; and in cases of doubt, the mode of executing a trust and the expediency of making changes and investments of property held in trust.

11. Redelivery of goods or chattels. In civil actions for redelivery of goods or chattels taken or detained from the owner and secreted or withheld so that the same cannot be replevied, and in civil actions, by creditors, to reach and apply in payment of a debt any property, right, title or interest, legal or equitable, of a debtor or debtors, which cannot be come at to be attached on writ or taken on execution in a civil action, and any property or interest conveyed in fraud of creditors.

12. Pledging credit of public corporation for purpose not authorized by law. When counties, cities, towns, school districts, School Administrative Districts, village or other public corporations, for a purpose not authorized by law, vote to pledge their credit or to raise money by taxation or to exempt property therefrom or to pay money from their treasury, or if any of their officers or agents attempt to pay out such money for such purpose, the court shall have jurisdiction on complaint filed by not less than 10 taxable inhabitants thereof, briefly setting forth the cause of complaint.

13. Equity jurisdiction. And have full equity jurisdiction, according to the usage and practice of courts of equity, in all other cases where there is not a plain, adequate and complete remedy at law.
14 M.R.S. § 6104 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6104
14 §6104. Limitation of action on undischarged mortgage
Status: in_force

When the record title of real estate is encumbered by an undischarged mortgage, and the mortgagor and those having his estate in the premises have been in uninterrupted possession of such real estate for 20 years after the expiration of the time limited in the mortgage for the full performance of the conditions thereof, he or they, or any person having a freehold estate, vested or contingent in possession, reversion or remainder, in the land originally subject to the mortgage or in any undivided or any aliquot part thereof, or any interest therein which may eventually become a freehold estate, or any person who has conveyed such land or any such interest therein with covenants of title or warranty, may apply to the Superior Court in the county where the whole or any part of the mortgaged premises is situated, by complaint setting forth the facts and asking for a decree as hereinafter provided. If after notice to all persons interested as provided in section 6107 , no evidence is offered of any payment within said 20 years or of any other act within said time, in recognition of its existence as a valid mortgage, the Superior Court upon hearing may enter a decree setting forth such facts and its findings in relation thereto, which decree shall within 30 days be recorded in the registry of deeds where the mortgage is recorded. Thereafter no action shall be brought by any person to enforce a title under said mortgage.
14 M.R.S. § 8901 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 761 / Section 8901
14 §8901. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act." [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 815 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 815
14 §815. Forty years' possession bars action for recovery of land
Status: in_force

No real or mixed action for the recovery of lands shall be commenced or maintained against any person in possession thereof, when such person or those under whom he claims have been in actual possession for more than 40 years, claiming to hold them by adverse, open, peaceable, notorious and exclusive possession, in their own right.
14 M.R.S. § 3571 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 504 / Section 3571
14 §3571. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 201 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 201
14 §201. Motion to defend prior actions by subsequent attaching creditor
Status: in_force

When property has been attached, a plaintiff who has caused it to be attached in a subsequent action may, by himself or attorney, move the court for leave to defend the prior action and set forth therein the facts as he believes them to be, under oath. The court may grant or refuse such leave.
14 M.R.S. § 1215 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 1215
14 §1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
Status: in_force

A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8 . A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court. [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 8001 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 740 / Section 8001
14 §8001. Short title
Status: in_force

This Act may be cited as the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. [PL 1975, c. 335 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 5603 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 6-A / Chapter 621 / Section 5603
14 §5603. License suspension
Status: in_force

1. Grounds for suspension. A department or agency of the State may suspend a license, permit or certificate issued by that department or agency if the person holding the license, permit or certificate is convicted or adjudicated of violating a law or rule administered by that department or agency. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

2. Effective date of suspension. For violations having a minimum statutory suspension period, a suspension is effective upon conviction or adjudication and the license, permit or certificate holder must surrender the license, permit or certificate immediately to the issuing department or agency of the State. For a violation that does not have a minimum statutory suspension period, a suspension is effective upon written notification of suspension by the department or agency. The license holder must surrender that license, permit or certificate to the department or agency upon receipt of a notice of suspension and is entitled to a hearing under subsection 3 . [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

3. Hearing. A person receiving a notice of suspension under subsection 2 may request a hearing on that suspension. A request for a hearing must be in writing and must be made not later than 30 days after receipt of the suspension notice required under subsection 2 . The department or agency of the State that issued the suspension notice shall notify the person of the date and location of the hearing. A. A person may present evidence at a hearing concerning the violation that might justify reinstatement of the license, permit or certificate or the reduction of the suspension period. If the person denies any of the facts contained in the record, the person has the burden of proof. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] B. Decisions of the department or agency must be in writing. Except as provided in paragraph C , the department or agency may reinstate the license, permit or certificate or reduce the suspension period if the department or agency finds that the person has not been convicted or adjudicated, or that reinstatement of the license, permit or certificate or reduction of the suspension period would be in the best interests of justice. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] C. The department or agency may not waive or reduce any mandatory minimum suspension period established in statute. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]

4. Supplement; superseded. The authority conferred by this section is in addition to the authority a department or agency of the State has to enforce violations under other provisions of law. Statutes that provide specific authority for a department or agency to suspend or revoke a license, permit or certificate supersede this section. This section may not be construed to create any right to a hearing when such a hearing otherwise would be within the discretion of the department or agency in accordance with law. [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 7487 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 738 / Section 7487
14 §7487. Interest
Status: in_force

A person who is awarded a money judgment in a small claims action is entitled to post-judgment interest in accordance with section 1602‑C . [PL 2003, c. 460, §7 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 5948 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5948
14 §5948. Intent
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal or amend Title 26, chapter 9‑A , entitled "Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Law." This chapter shall not apply to any provision contained in a policy of automobile liability insurance for arbitration of a claim under the uninsured motorist coverage. [PL 1971, c. 544, §46 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 753 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 753
14 §753. Two years
Status: in_force

Actions for slander and libel must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues. [PL 2021, c. 207, §1 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 1501 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 311 / Section 1501
14 §1501. Prevailing party
Status: in_force

In all actions, the party prevailing recovers costs unless otherwise specially provided. If, after a verdict, the party in whose favor the jury found carries the case into the law court and the decision there is against him, he recovers no costs after the verdict but the party prevailing in the law court recovers costs accruing after verdict.
14 M.R.S. § 5958 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5958
14 §5958. Discretion of court
Status: in_force

The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where such judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.
14 M.R.S. § 6708 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6708
14 §6708. Commitment of waste after judgment prohibited
Status: in_force

No defendant, after judgment is entered against him for the appraised value of the premises, shall unnecessarily cut wood, take away timber or make any strip or waste on the land until the amount of such judgment is satisfied.
14 M.R.S. § 402 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 15 / Section 402
14 §402. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

1. Foreign jurisdiction. "Foreign jurisdiction" means a state other than this State. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

2. Foreign subpoena. "Foreign subpoena" means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

2-A. Aiding and assisting legally protected health care activity. "Aiding and assisting legally protected health care activity" has the same meaning as in section 9002, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

2-B. Legally protected health care activity. "Legally protected health care activity" has the same meaning as in section 9002, subsection 8 . [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

3. Person. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

4. State. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]

5. Subpoena. "Subpoena" means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to: A. Attend and give testimony at a deposition; [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] B. Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information or tangible things in the possession, custody or control of the person; or [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] C. Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person. [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6021-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710 / Section 6021-A
14 §6021-A. Treatment of bedbug infestation
Status: in_force

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "pest control agent" means a commercial applicator of pesticides certified pursuant to Title 22, section 1471‑D . [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).]

2. Landlord duties. A landlord has the following duties. A. Upon written or oral notice from a tenant that a dwelling unit may have a bedbug infestation, the landlord shall within 5 days conduct an inspection of the unit for bedbugs. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] B. Upon a determination that an infestation of bedbugs does exist in a dwelling unit, the landlord shall within 10 days contact a pest control agent pursuant to paragraph C . [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] C. A landlord shall take reasonable measures to effectively identify and treat the bedbug infestation as determined by a pest control agent. The landlord shall employ a pest control agent that carries current liability insurance to promptly treat the bedbug infestation. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] D. Before renting a dwelling unit, a landlord shall disclose to a prospective tenant if an adjacent unit or units are currently infested with or are being treated for bedbugs. Upon request from a tenant or prospective tenant, a landlord shall disclose the last date that the dwelling unit the landlord seeks to rent or an adjacent unit or units were inspected for a bedbug infestation and found to be free of a bedbug infestation. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] E. A landlord may not offer for rent a dwelling unit that the landlord knows or suspects is infested with bedbugs. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] F. A landlord shall offer to make reasonable assistance available to a tenant who is not able to comply with requested bedbug inspection or control measures under subsection 3, paragraph C . The landlord shall disclose to the tenant what the cost may be for the tenant's compliance with the requested bedbug inspection or control measure. After making this disclosure, the landlord may provide financial assistance to the tenant to prepare the unit for bedbug treatment. A landlord may charge the tenant a reasonable amount for any such assistance, subject to a reasonable repayment schedule, not to exceed 6 months, unless an extension is otherwise agreed to by the landlord and the tenant. This paragraph may not be construed to require the landlord to provide the tenant with alternate lodging or to pay to replace the tenant's personal property. [PL 2011, c. 405, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 405, §9 (AMD).]

3. Tenant duties. A tenant has the following duties. A. A tenant shall promptly notify a landlord when the tenant knows of or suspects an infestation of bedbugs in the tenant's dwelling unit. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] B. Upon receiving reasonable notice as set forth in section 6025 , including reasons for and scope of the request for access to the premises, a tenant shall grant the landlord of the dwelling unit, the landlord's agent or the landlord's pest control agent and its employees access to the unit for purposes of an inspection for or control of the infestation of bedbugs. The initial inspection may include only a visual inspection and manual inspection of the tenant's bedding and upholstered furniture. Employees of the pest control agent may inspect items other than bedding and upholstered furniture when such an inspection is considered reasonable by the pest control agent. If the pest control agent finds bedbugs in the dwelling unit or in an adjoining unit, the pest control agent may have additional access to the tenant's personal belongings as determined reasonable by the pest control agent. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] C. Upon receiving reasonable notice as set forth in section 6025 , a tenant shall comply with reasonable measures to eliminate and control a bedbug infestation as set forth by the landlord and the pest control agent. The tenant's unreasonable failure to completely comply with the pest control measures results in the tenant's being financially responsible for all pest control treatments of the dwelling unit arising from the tenant's failure to comply. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).]

4. Remedies. The following remedies are available. A. The failure of a landlord to comply with the provisions of this section constitutes a finding that the landlord has unreasonably failed under the circumstances to take prompt, effective steps to repair or remedy a condition that endangers or materially impairs the health or safety of a tenant pursuant to section 6021, subsection 3 . [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] B. A landlord who fails to comply with the provisions of this section is liable for a penalty of $250 or actual damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] C. A landlord may commence an action in accordance with section 6030‑A and obtain relief against a tenant who fails to provide reasonable access or comply with reasonable requests for inspection or treatment or otherwise unreasonably fails to comply with reasonable bedbug control measures as set forth in this section. For the purposes of section 6030‑A and this section, if a court finds that a tenant has unreasonably failed to comply with this section, the court may issue a temporary order or interim relief pursuant to Title 5, section 4654 to carry out the provisions of this section, including but not limited to: (1) Granting the landlord access to the premises for the purposes set forth in this section; (2) Granting the landlord the right to engage in bedbug control measures; and (3) Requiring the tenant to comply with specified bedbug control measures or assessing the tenant with costs and damages related to the tenant's noncompliance. Any order granting the landlord access to the premises must be served upon the tenant at least 24 hours before the landlord enters the premises. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] D. In any action of forcible entry and detainer under section 6001 , there is a rebuttable presumption that the action was commenced in retaliation against the tenant if, within 6 months before the commencement of the action, the tenant has asserted the tenant's rights pursuant to this section. The rebuttable presumption of retaliation does not apply unless the tenant asserted that tenant's rights pursuant to this section prior to being served with the eviction notice. There is no presumption of retaliation if the action for forcible entry and detainer is brought for failure to pay rent or for causing substantial damage to the premises. [PL 2011, c. 405, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 405, §10 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 1504 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 311 / Section 1504
14 §1504. Plaintiff appealing favorable judgment
Status: in_force

When a plaintiff appeals from a judgment of a District Court in his favor and does not recover in the appellate court a greater sum as damages, he recovers only a quarter of the sum last recovered for costs.
14 M.R.S. § 4851 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4851
14 §4851. Notice of sale
Status: in_force

When judgment is recovered against a bridge, canal or other incorporated company with power to receive toll, its franchise may be sold on execution at public auction by giving notice of the time and place of sale by posting a notification in any town in which the treasurer, clerk or any officer thereof, if there are any officers, and if not, where any stockholder resides, for 30 days at least before the day of sale, and by causing an advertisement, naming the creditor thereon, to be inserted for 3 weeks successively in a newspaper of general circulation in a county where either of said officers, or, if the company is without officers, where any stockholder resides, the last publication being at least 4 days before the day of sale. [PL 1987, c. 667, §10 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 2622 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2622
14 §2622. Disposal of surplus
Status: in_force

Any surplus money remaining in the hands of the officer after satisfying the execution and fees shall be paid to the principal, if within his precinct; if not, to the trustee.
14 M.R.S. § 868 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 868
14 §868. Action to recover damages for land taken for public use
Status: in_force

No action or proceeding shall be brought or maintained to recover damages caused by the taking of any land, rights or other property to be used for a public purpose when such taking has been authorized by the Legislature, unless the same is commenced within 3 years after the cause first accrued for which the same or like proceedings might have been commenced, nor shall any compensation be awarded for damages sustained for more than 3 years before the commencement of proceedings to recover the same.
14 M.R.S. § 1452 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 309 / Section 1452
14 §1452. Actions on covenant; encumbrance as dower; assignment and measure of damages
Status: in_force

In an action for breach of covenant against encumbrances contained in a deed of real estate, when the encumbrance is a right of dower, if such dower has been assigned and not released, the value thereof shall be the measure of damages; but if it has been demanded and not assigned, the court, on application of the plaintiff, shall cite the claimant of dower to appear and become a party by personal service made 14 days before the date set for such appearance. If she does not appear or if she appears and refuses to release such right, the court shall appoint 3 commissioners to assign the same, who shall proceed in the manner provided for commissioners appointed under chapter 719 to make partition. When their report is made and accepted by the court, it is a legal assignment of dower and the value thereof is the measure of damages in said action.
14 M.R.S. § 2012 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2012
14 §2012. Levy on leasehold; disposal of rent
Status: in_force

When the levy is made on the whole of an estate under lease, the rent shall be paid to the creditor from the time of the levy. When made on part of it, the appraisers shall determine what portion of the rent is to be paid to him, and it shall be paid to him accordingly.
14 M.R.S. § 3577 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 504 / Section 3577
14 §3577. When transfer is made or obligation is incurred
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this Act: [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

1. Perfection of transfer. A transfer is made: A. With respect to an asset that is real property other than a fixture, but including the interest of a seller or purchaser under a contract for the sale of the asset, when the transfer is so far perfected that a good-faith purchaser of the asset from the debtor against whom applicable law permits the transfer to be perfected cannot acquire an interest in the asset that is superior to the interest of the transferee; and [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] B. With respect to an asset that is not real property or that is a fixture, when the transfer is so far perfected that a creditor on a simple contract cannot acquire a judicial lien otherwise than under this Act that is superior to the interest of the transferee; [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

2. Transfer; relation back. If applicable law permits the transfer to be perfected as provided in subsection 1 and the transfer is not so perfected before the commencement of an action for relief under this Act, the transfer is made immediately before the commencement of the action; [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

3. Other transfer. If applicable law does not permit the transfer to be perfected as provided in subsection 1 , the transfer is made when it becomes effective between the debtor and the transferee; [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

4. Transfer not made until debtor acquired rights in asset. A transfer is not made until the debtor has acquired rights in the asset transferred; and [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

5. Obligation; when incurred. An obligation is incurred: A. If oral, when it becomes effective between the parties; or [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] B. If evidenced by a writing, when the writing executed by the obligor is delivered to or for the benefit of the obligee. [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6203-E — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6203-E
14 §6203-E. Liability for deficiency on sale; necessity of notice; form; affidavit
Status: in_force

No action for a deficiency may be brought by the holder of the mortgage note or other obligation secured by mortgage of real estate after foreclosure by exercise of the power of sale, unless a notice in writing of the mortgagee's intention to foreclose the mortgage has been served on the mortgagor or its representative in interest or the same has been sent by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested at its last address then known to the mortgagee, to such address as may be agreed upon in the mortgage, together with a naming of liability for the deficiency, in substantially the form below, at least 21 days before the date of the sale under the power in the mortgage, and an affidavit has been signed and sworn to, within 30 days after the date of delivery of the deed to the purchaser or purchaser's agent, of the mailing of the notice. A notice mailed as aforesaid is a sufficient notice, and such an affidavit made within the time specified is prima facie evidence in such action of the mailing of such notice. [PL 2015, c. 147, §4 (AMD).]

The following form of notice and affidavit may be used and may be altered as circumstances require; but nothing herein may be construed to prevent the use of other forms:

FORM Notice of Intention to Foreclose and of Liability for Deficiency After Foreclosure of Mortgage To: A. B. of .............................. Street, Town of ........................ County of ............................. and State of ............................... You are hereby notified in accordance with the statute, of my intention, on ......................... (date of sale), to foreclose by sale under the Power of Sale for breach of condition, the Mortgage held by me on property located on ....................... Street, Town of ........................., County of ....................... and State of ............... dated ......................... and recorded in the ..................... County Registry of Deeds, Book ............................., Page .................., to secure a note (or other obligation) signed by you, for the whole, or any part, of which you may be liable to me and in case of a deficiency in the proceeds of the Foreclosure Sale to hold you liable for the whole or any part thereof still remaining unpaid. Very truly yours, ............................................................................. (Name of holder of said Mortgage) Affidavit I hereby certify on oath that on the ...................... day of .......................... 20...................., I mailed by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, the notice a copy of which is hereinabove set forth, direct to such person or persons at the address therein named that was the last address of such person known to me at the time of mailing or to such person or persons at the address therein named that was the person and the address agreed upon in said Mortgage. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ...................... day of .......................... 20.................. . ........................................................................... Notary Public [PL 2015, c. 147, §4 (AMD).]

In the event that the mortgagee is the purchaser at the public sale, any deficiency is limited to the difference between the fair market value of the premises at the time of the sale, as established by an independent appraisal, and the sum due the mortgagee with interest plus the expenses incurred in making the sale. [PL 2015, c. 147, §4 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 1901 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 401 / Section 1901
14 §1901. Supreme Judicial Court; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Appeals from District Court. Except as provided in subsection 3 or by court rule, an appeal may be taken from the District Court to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of the appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. [PL 2001, c. 17, §3 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42 (AFF).]

3. Exceptions. An appeal from the District Court is to the Superior Court in the case of: A. An appeal in a forcible entry and detainer case, pursuant to section 6008 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80D(f); [PL 2005, c. 48, §2 (AMD).] B. An appeal in a small claims case brought pursuant to chapter 738 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80L; and [PL 2005, c. 48, §2 (AMD).] C. An appeal of an involuntary hospitalization brought pursuant to Title 34‑B, section 3864, subsection 11 . [PL 2005, c. 48, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 48, §2 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 174 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 174
14 §174. Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by fire departments (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 )
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 )

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Device" means a battery-operated or plug-in smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector or combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector. [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] B. "Fire department" means the State Fire Marshal, a municipal fire department as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 1 , a volunteer fire association as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 3 or a fire district under Title 30‑A, chapter 164 . [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]

2. Immunity. Notwithstanding any provision of any public or private and special law to the contrary, a fire department or an employee or member of a fire department that delivers to or installs at residential premises a device or batteries for a device is not liable for damages for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss related to the device if: A. The device is installed by the fire department and the device is new and meets all applicable current safety and manufacturing standards; [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] B. The device or the batteries in the device are installed by the fire department and the installation is performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] C. The installation or delivery is performed in the fire department's official capacity and authorized by the municipal officers. [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] For purposes of this subsection, "installation" does not include the alteration or installation of electrical wiring. [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]

3. Records. A fire department that installs or delivers a device or batteries for a device under this section shall keep a record of the installation or delivery for a period of 5 years after the installation or delivery. [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]

4. Application. This section does not limit or otherwise affect an obligation or duty of an owner or occupier of residential premises receiving an installation or delivery of a device or batteries for a device under this section. [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]
14 M.R.S. § 1522 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 311 / Section 1522
14 §1522. Litigation costs
Status: in_force

1. Costs allowed. In any action or proceeding brought by the Attorney General pursuant to any of the provisions listed below or to enforce any of the provisions listed below, the court shall allow litigation costs, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees and reasonable expert witness fees, to be deposited in the General Fund of the State if the State or any of its officers or agencies is a prevailing party in the action or proceeding: A. Title 5, section 209 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] B. Title 5, section 4681 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] C. Title 10, section 1104, subsection 2 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] D. Title 10, section 1104, subsection 3 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] E. Title 26, section 46 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] F. Title 26, section 354 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] G. Title 26, section 625‑B ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] H. Title 26, section 626 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] I. Title 26, section 629‑B ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] J. Title 26, section 631 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] K. Title 26, section 781 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] L. Title 32, section 16603 ; [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).] M. Title 32, section 11301 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] N. Title 32, section 11302 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] O. Title 32, section 11303 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] P. Title 38, section 348 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] Q. Title 38, section 349 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] R. Title 38, section 552 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] S. Title 38, section 570 ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] T. Title 38, section 1319‑G ; [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] U. Title 38, section 1319‑J ; and [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] V. Title 38, section 1367 . [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).]

2. Affect. Costs allowed under subsection 1 do not affect any fees, costs or expenses otherwise recoverable by the State or any of its officers or agencies. [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]

3. Application. This section applies to any action or proceeding that is pending on the effective date of this section. [PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 1402 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 307 / Section 1402
14 §1402. Action of trespass; jury to find if willful
Status: in_force

In action for trespass on property, the court and jury or judge shall determine whether the trespass was committed willfully. If so found, a record thereof shall be made and a memorandum thereof minuted on the margin of the execution.
14 M.R.S. § 9005 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 763 / Section 9005
14 §9005. Testimony and documents in connection with hostile litigation
Status: in_force

1. Court order. Notwithstanding any provision of state law or court rule to the contrary and except as required by federal law, a court of this State may not order a person who is domiciled or found within this State to give testimony or a statement or produce documents or other information in any proceeding involving hostile litigation. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Subpoena. An aggrieved person may move to modify or quash any subpoena issued in connection with hostile litigation on any grounds provided by law or court rule or on the ground that the subpoena is inconsistent with the public policy of this State as provided in section 9001 . [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Summons. Except as required by federal law, a court in this State may not issue a summons or warrant in a case involving criminal prosecution or a pending grand jury investigation under the criminal laws of another state for engaging in legally protected health care activity or aiding and assisting legally protected health care activity unless the conduct forming the basis of the prosecution or grand jury investigation would also constitute a criminal offense if the conduct occurred entirely within this State. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6356 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 715 / Section 6356
14 §6356. Enactment -- Article VI
Status: in_force

1. Effective date. This compact shall enter into force and effect as to a state one year from the date it has taken whatever action may be necessary pursuant to its required processes to make this compact part of the laws of such state and the appropriate authority of such state shall have deposited a duly authenticated copy of its statute, proclamation, order or similar official pronouncement having the force of law and embodying this compact as law with the appropriate officer or agency of each of the states party thereto. In the statute, proclamation, order or similar act by which a state adopts this compact, it shall specify the officer or agency with whom the documents referred to in this Article shall be deposited.

2. Applicability. Unless the statute, proclamation, order or similar act by which a state adopts this compact shall specify otherwise, and name the states with which the state intends to compact, such adoption shall apply to all other states then party to or who may subsequently become party to this compact. In the event that a state shall enter this compact with some states but not with others, the deposit of documents required by subsection 1 shall be effected only with those states to which the adopting state specifies an intention to be bound.
14 M.R.S. § 6752 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6752
14 §6752. Guardians for minors
Status: in_force

In such case, if any heir is a minor, the court shall order notice to the guardian, and may appoint a guardian ad litem, if necessary, and direct all necessary amendments in the forms of proceeding.
14 M.R.S. § 2952 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2952
14 §2952. Judgment against trustee where no examination
Status: in_force

After notice of a motion under section 2951 has been served, if the person neglects to appear and answer to the motion, that person must be defaulted and adjudged trustee to the extent that the person holds goods, effects or credits of the principal defendant otherwise available to satisfy the unsatisfied portion of final judgment. Nothing in this section limits the additional remedies available under this chapter for the trustee's failure to disclose, including the assessment of costs under section 3102 . [PL 2003, c. 149, §9 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 2002 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2002
14 §2002. Appraisers sworn; view of land
Status: in_force

The appraisers may be sworn by the officer without fee or by a dedimus justice, faithfully and impartially to appraise the real estate to be taken, and a certificate of the oath shall be made, stating the date of its administration on the back of the execution by the person who administered it. They shall then proceed with the officer to view and examine the land so far as is necessary for a just estimate of its value. [PL 1987, c. 736, §12 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 4751 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4751
14 §4751. Goods sold on execution
Status: in_force

All chattels, real and personal liable at common law to attachment and not exempted therefrom by statute, may be taken and sold on execution as prescribed in this subchapter and subchapter 4 . Credits of a sole proprietorship doing business under an assumed or trade name, partnership, limited liability company or corporation, other than payroll accounts expressly so designated to the credit holder by the account owner, may be taken on execution by an officer and turned over to the judgment creditor to be applied to the judgment, together with interest and costs. [PL 2007, c. 88, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §19 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 3701 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 505 / Section 3701
14 §3701. Body execution
Status: in_force

In any civil action, except where express provision is by law made to the contrary, an execution shall not run against the body of the judgment debtor. [PL 1971, c. 408, §3 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 3123 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 502 / Section 3123
14 §3123. Service of disclosure subpoena
Status: in_force

1. Service on individual. [PL 1997, c. 21, §1 (RP).]

2. Service on nonindividual. [PL 1997, c. 21, §1 (RP).]

3. Service of disclosure subpoena. Service of the disclosure subpoena on a judgment debtor must be made by delivering a copy of the subpoena to the judgment debtor by any method by which service of civil summons may be made at least 10 days prior to the disclosure hearing. [PL 1997, c. 21, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 7357 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7357
14 §7357. Plaintiff eloigned; defendant arrested; bail
Status: in_force

If it appears that the defendant has eloigned the plaintiff's body so that the officer cannot deliver him, the court, on motion, shall issue a writ of reprisal to take the defendant's body and him safely keep so that he may be at the next term of the court, to traverse the return of said writ for replevying the plaintiff. He may be discharged by giving bail for his appearance at court, with 2 sufficient sureties, in such sum as the officer requires.
14 M.R.S. § 7154 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 729 / Section 7154
14 §7154. Inventory and appraisal if no claimant
Status: in_force

If no person claims the property after such seizure, the party seizing shall cause an inventory and appraisement thereof to be made by 3 disinterested persons, under oath, appointed by a justice of the peace in the county. [PL 1967, c. 544, §39 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 713 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 713
14 §713. Constables of Bristol may serve on islands
Status: in_force

The constables of the Town of Bristol may serve all precepts on Muscongus and Harbor Islands, in the County of Lincoln, the same as in their own town, until and unless said islands can legally elect constables.
14 M.R.S. § 4424 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4424
14 §4424. Interest in excess of exemption
Status: in_force

1. Forced sale. If the debtor's interest in any property exempt under section 4422 exceeds the exempt amount, the whole of the property may be sold. [PL 1981, c. 431, §2 (NEW).]

2. Distribution of proceeds. The proceeds of a sale under subsection 1 shall be distributed in the following order: A. To the debtor in the amount of his exempt interest; [PL 1981, c. 431, §2 (NEW).] B. To the creditor attaching or executing on the property; and [PL 1981, c. 431, §2 (NEW).] C. To the debtor, the balance of the proceeds. [PL 1981, c. 431, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 431, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exception for residence. With respect to a residence in which the debtor has an exempt interest, the debtor may designate as exempt from sale under subsection 1 any part of the residence having a value not in excess of the amount of his exemption. [PL 1981, c. 431, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8104-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8104-A
14 §8104-A. Exceptions to immunity
Status: in_force

Except as specified in section 8104‑B , a governmental entity is liable for property damage, bodily injury or death in the following instances. [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).]

1. Ownership; maintenance or use of vehicles, machinery and equipment. A governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts or omissions in its ownership, maintenance or use of any: A. Motor vehicle, as defined in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 42 ; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §43 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] B. Special mobile equipment, as defined in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 70 ; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §43 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] C. Trailers, as defined in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 86 ; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §43 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] D. Aircraft, as defined in Title 6, section 3, subsection 5 ; [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).] E. Watercraft, as defined in Title 12, section 1872, subsection 14 ; [PL 1997, c. 678, §18 (AMD).] F. Snowmobiles, as defined in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 25 ; and [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §27 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] G. Other machinery or equipment, whether mobile or stationary. [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).] The provisions of this section do not apply to the sales of motor vehicles and equipment at auction by a governmental entity. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §27 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

2. Public buildings. A governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts or omissions in the construction, operation or maintenance of any public building or the appurtenances to any public building. Notwithstanding this subsection, a governmental entity is not liable for any claim which results from: A. The construction, ownership, maintenance or use of: (1) Unimproved land; (2) Historic sites, including, but not limited to, memorials, as defined in Title 12, section 1801, subsection 5 ; (3) Land, buildings, structures, facilities or equipment designed for use primarily by the public in connection with public outdoor recreation; or (4) Dams; [PL 1997, c. 678, §19 (AMD).] B. The ownership, maintenance or use of any building acquired by a governmental entity for reasons of tax delinquency, from the date of foreclosure and until actual possession by the delinquent taxpayer or the taxpayer's lessee or licensee has ceased for a period of 60 days; or [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).] C. The ownership, maintenance or use of any building acquired by a governmental entity by eminent domain or by condemnation until actual possession by the former owner or the owner's lessee or licensee has ceased for a period of 60 days; [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 678, §19 (AMD).]

3. Discharge of pollutants. A governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts or omissions in the discharge, dispersal, release or escape of smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acids, alkalines, toxic chemicals, liquids or gases, waste materials or other irritants, contaminants or pollutants into or upon land, the atmosphere or any water course or body of water, but only to the extent that the discharge, dispersal, release or escape complained of is sudden and accidental. [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).]

4. Road construction, street cleaning or repair. A governmental entity is liable for its negligent acts or omissions arising out of and occurring during the performance of construction, street cleaning or repair operations on any highway, town way, sidewalk, parking area, causeway, bridge, airport runway or taxiway, including appurtenances necessary for the control of those ways including, but not limited to, street signs, traffic lights, parking meters and guardrails. A governmental entity is not liable for any defect, lack of repair or lack of sufficient railing in any highway, town way, sidewalk, parking area, causeway, bridge, airport runway or taxiway or in any appurtenance thereto. [PL 1987, c. 740, §4 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4658 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4658
14 §4658. Executions directed into other counties
Status: in_force

When a debtor removes or is out of the county in which judgment is rendered against him by a Judge of a District Court, such judge may issue execution against him, directed to the proper officers in the county where he is supposed to be, and it has the same force as if issued by a court in the latter county.
14 M.R.S. § 5937 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5937
14 §5937. Confirmation of an award
Status: in_force

Upon application of a party, the court shall confirm an award, unless within the time limits hereinafter imposed grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in sections 5938 and 5939 . [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 707 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 707
14 §707. Service of process on vacating office of sheriff
Status: in_force

Sheriffs and their deputies have the same authority and their deputies are under the same obligation to serve, execute and return all processes in their hands, when for any cause they cease to hold such office, as before. Official neglects or misdoings of a deputy after his principal is out of office are a breach of such sheriff's bond.
14 M.R.S. § 8242 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 747 / Section 8242
14 §8242. Limitation on damages
Status: in_force

1. Damages; limitation. In any action for damages permitted by this chapter, the claim for and award of damages, including costs, against the State may not exceed $300,000 for all claims arising as a result of a single conviction. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]

2. Costs. Court costs, interest and all other costs that a court may assess are included within the damages limitation specified by this section. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exclusion from judgment or award. A judgment or award against the State pursuant to this chapter may not include punitive or exemplary damages. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]

4. Payable from General Fund. Any judgment or award of damages permitted by this chapter must be paid from the General Fund. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 501 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 201 / Section 501
14 §501. Personal and transitory actions; inter-county transfers
Status: in_force

Personal and transitory actions, except process of foreign attachment and except as provided in this chapter, shall be brought, when the parties live in the State, in the county where any plaintiff or defendant lives; and when no plaintiff lives in the State, in the county where any defendant lives; or in either case any such action may be brought in the county where the cause of action took place. Improper venue may be raised by the defendant by motion or by answer, and if it is established that the action was brought in the wrong county, it shall be dismissed and the defendant allowed double costs. When the plaintiff and defendant live in different counties at the commencement of any such action, except process of foreign attachment, and during its pendency one party moves into the same county with the other, it may, on motion of either, be transferred to the county where both then live if the court thinks that justice will thereby be promoted; and be tried as if originally commenced and entered therein. Actions by the assignee of a nonnegotiable chose in action, when brought in the Superior Court or in the District Court, shall be commenced in the county or division when brought in the District Court, in which the original creditor might have maintained his action. [PL 1973, c. 378 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 9103 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 765 / Section 9103
14 §9103. Civil action for damages
Status: in_force

A minor may bring a civil action against a person who violates section 9102 for injunctive relief, actual damages, compensatory damages, any combination of those remedies or any other appropriate relief. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

1. Attorney's fees and costs. A plaintiff who prevails in a civil action under this section is entitled to an award of attorney's fees and costs. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

2. Punitive damages. A plaintiff who proves by clear and convincing evidence that the doxing of a minor was committed with malice or motivated by the race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental health condition or disability of the minor or of a close relation of the minor is entitled to an award of punitive damages in addition to any other remedy. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

3. Defenses. It is a defense to a civil action brought pursuant to this section that a person disclosed personal identifying information of a minor for the sole purpose of: A. Reporting conduct that was reasonably believed to be unlawful or to constitute a crime to a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency; [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] B. Publishing, disseminating or reporting conduct by a public official, law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency that was reasonably believed to be unlawful, to constitute a crime or to constitute an abuse of authority; or [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] C. Engaging in lawful activity protected by the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine pertaining to speech, assembly, press or petition, including to address a matter of public concern. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

4. Minors as parties. A minor may be a party to an action under this chapter only when the minor has a representative through whom the action is brought or defended pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 17(b). [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4154 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4154
14 §4154. Optional method of attachment
Status: in_force

Any interest in real or personal property, which is not exempt from attachment and execution, may be attached by the plaintiff by the filing in the registry of deeds for the county in which the property is located, with respect to real property, or in the office of the Secretary of State, with respect to property of a type a security interest in which may be perfected by a filing in such office under Title 11, Article 9-A , of an attested copy of the court order approving the real or personal property attachment, provided that the order is filed within 30 days after the order approving the attachment, or within such additional time as the court may allow upon a timely motion. Fees for the recording of the order must be as otherwise provided for similar documents. Notwithstanding section 4454 , the filing constitutes perfection of the attachment and service of a copy of the court's order must be made upon the defendant in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure pertaining to service of writs of attachment. [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §16 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §30 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 2103 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2103
14 §2103. Failure to release after tender; recovery of land
Status: in_force

If the creditor does not release the premises within 10 days after payment or tender of the amount due, the debtor may recover the same by a real action on his own seizin; but before judgment is entered he must bring into court, for the creditor, the money tendered.
14 M.R.S. § 158 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 158
14 §158. Damages for tortious conduct of charitable organizations
Status: in_force

A charitable organization is considered to have waived its immunity from liability for negligence or any other tort during the period a policy of insurance is effective covering the liability of the charitable organization for negligence or any other tort. Each policy issued to a charitable organization must contain a provision to the effect that the insurer is estopped from asserting, as a defense to any claim covered by the policy, that the organization is immune from liability on the ground that it is a charitable organization. Except as provided in section 158‑C, subsection 2 , the amount of damages in any such case may not exceed the limits of coverage specified in the policy, and the courts shall abate any verdict in any such action to the extent that it exceeds the limits. [PL 2023, c. 351, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 351, §3 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 9101 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 765 / Section 9101
14 §9101. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

1. Close relation. "Close relation" means, with respect to a person, a current or former spouse or domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, stepchild, stepparent or grandparent of that person; a person who regularly resides or within the prior 6 months resided in the same household as that person; a person with a significant personal or professional relationship with that person; or a pet of that person or of that person's household or family. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

2. Compensatory damages. "Compensatory damages" includes, but is not limited to, past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, pain, suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

3. Disclosure. "Disclosure" means the dissemination, distribution, circulation, sharing, posting, publishing, transmittal or release of information through electronic or other means. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

4. Doxing of a minor. "Doxing of a minor" means the intentional, knowing or reckless disclosure by a person of personal identifying information of a minor, when the person making the disclosure consciously disregards a substantial risk that the disclosure will cause, and in fact the disclosure either directly or indirectly causes: A. A course of conduct directed at or concerning the minor or a close relation of the minor that constitutes stalking under Title 17‑A, section 210‑A ; [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] B. Physical harm to the minor or a close relation of the minor; [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] C. Serious damage to the property of the minor or a close relation of the minor; or [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] D. The minor or a close relation of the minor to reasonably fear for the minor's physical safety or to reasonably fear for the physical safety of a close relation of the minor. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

5. Minor. "Minor" means a person: A. Who has not attained 18 years of age; or [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] B. Who is 18 years of age or older, meets the age requirement for enrollment under Title 20‑A, section 5201, subsection 1 and is currently enrolled in a public or private secondary school in the State. [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]

6. Personal identifying information. "Personal identifying information" means: A. Any of the following information concerning a minor that the minor has not made and has not authorized another person to make readily apparent to the general public: (1) Biometric data; (2) Home address, personal e-mail address or personal telephone number; (3) Employer's name, address or telephone number; address of employer's website; the minor's work e-mail address; or the minor's work telephone number; (4) School name, address or telephone number; address of the school's website; or the minor's school e-mail address; (5) Social security number, passport number, driver's license number or state-issued identification card number; (6) Credit or debit card number; (7) Citizenship status; (8) Medical, financial, educational, consumer or employment information or records; or (9) A photograph that was not taken in a public place and that has not previously been made available to the general public; or [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] B. A photograph or likeness of a minor, including a photograph that was taken in a public place or that has previously been made available to the general public, in combination with: (1) The minor's legal name, prior name, alias or date or place of birth; (2) Information about the minor's relationship to a close relation; or (3) Any item of information concerning the minor specified in paragraph A . [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 417, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4854 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4854
14 §4854. Right of corporation to redeem
Status: in_force

The corporation, at any time within 3 months after the day of sale, may redeem said franchise by paying to the purchaser the sum which he paid in satisfaction of the execution, with 12% interest, in addition to the toll received.
14 M.R.S. § 3129 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 502 / Section 3129
14 §3129. Modification of orders
Status: in_force

The court may at any time, on its own motion or on the motion of any party and upon notice and hearing, make an order suspending, revising or revoking any order made pursuant to this chapter upon a showing that the circumstances of any party so require. [PL 1987, c. 184, §13 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 7102 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 727 / Section 7102
14 §7102. Procedure
Status: in_force

If such attorney then appears, he shall file an answer to such motion under oath and such justice may examine the parties and other evidence pertinent thereto. If he does not appear and answer, the facts set forth in the motion shall be taken as confessed. In either case such justice shall render such decree as equity requires.
14 M.R.S. § 4506 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4506
14 §4506. Continuance of action after officer's death
Status: in_force

If an officer authorized to serve precepts dies pending an action for or against him for official neglect or misconduct and no administration is granted on his estate within 3 months thereafter, the party for whose benefit the action is so prosecuted or defended may carry it on in his own name by entering his appearance and giving security for costs, as the court directs.
14 M.R.S. § 9007 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 763 / Section 9007
14 §9007. Choice of law
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any general or special law or common law conflict of law rule to the contrary, the laws of this State govern in any case or controversy heard in this State involving legally protected health care activity or aiding and assisting legally protected health care activity. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 7203 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 731 / Section 7203
14 §7203. State may maintain action; service
Status: in_force

The State may maintain an action against the person stated as holding the lands under such grant, returnable to said court, which shall be served 30 days before the return day.
14 M.R.S. § 1351 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 1351
14 §1351. Separate verdicts as to defendants
Status: in_force

In actions of contract against more than one defendant, the jury may return a separate verdict as to each defendant or as to 2 or more defendants jointly, and judgments shall be entered accordingly. In case of separate judgment against defendants in the same action, the court shall apportion the costs to be taxed against each defendant.
14 M.R.S. § 742 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 742
14 §742. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 4607 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4607
14 §4607. Valuation and release on debtor's bond
Status: in_force

If, at the hearing, such court finds that such interest is worth as much as the amount ordered in the writ to be attached, it shall order such defendant to give bond to the plaintiff, with sufficient sureties, conditioned that within 30 days after judgment for the plaintiff has become final by expiration of the time for appeal, by dismissal of an appeal or on certificate of decision from the law court, he will pay the judgment recovered by the plaintiff, with his costs on the petition, such bond, except as otherwise provided, to be in an amount equal to the amount ordered in the writ to be attached; but, if it finds that such interest is worth less than the amount ordered in the writ to be attached, such bond, except as otherwise provided, shall be in an amount equal to the value of such interest. If, in either event the court shall find that the value of the interest attached is in excess of the amount of any judgment which the plaintiff may reasonably be expected to recover, with his costs on the petition, it may fix the amount of such bond at such sum, not exceeding the amount ordered to be attached and not exceeding the value of the interest attached, as it may deem adequate to protect the plaintiff in the collection of any judgment recovered by him, with his costs on the petition.
14 M.R.S. § 5904 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 705 / Section 5904
14 §5904. Actions by insolvent estates
Status: in_force

In joint or several actions by the executor or administrator of an estate represented insolvent against 2 or more persons having joint or several demands against such estate, the demands may be asserted by counterclaim by either of the defendants. If, on trial, a balance is found due to the defendants jointly or to either of them, judgment shall be entered for such balance as the jury finds or the court orders, and it shall be treated and disposed of as other judgments against insolvent estates.
14 M.R.S. § 8910 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 761 / Section 8910
14 §8910. Uniformity of application and interpretation
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 7053 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 7053
14 §7053. No costs to plaintiff where 40 years' possession
Status: in_force

In all real and mixed actions in which the defendant proves that he and those under whom he claims have been in the open, notorious, adverse and exclusive possession of the demanded premises, claiming in fee simple, for 40 years preceding the commencement of the action, and the jury so finds, the plaintiff recovers no costs.
14 M.R.S. § 3122 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 502 / Section 3122
14 §3122. Subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. Disclosure subpoena. A judgment creditor, for the purpose of determining the ability of the judgment debtor to satisfy the judgment, may subpoena the judgment debtor by disclosure subpoena to appear before a judge of the District Court. The subpoenas shall be issued in blank by the clerks of the District Court. The subpoena shall set forth the title of the action; the date and place where the judgment debtor is ordered to appear for the disclosure hearing; an order to produce any documents requested by the judgment creditor; a warning that failure to obey the subpoena may result in the arrest of that person or an order to the debtor's employer to withhold a portion of the debtor's wage, or both; and a notification that the debtor is entitled to be heard on issues concerning his ability to pay the judgment and whether his income or assets are exempt from court order. [PL 1987, c. 184, §5 (NEW).]

2. Witness subpoena. Any party may subpoena any witness to any hearing provided for in this chapter in the manner authorized by law. [PL 1987, c. 184, §5 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6052 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 711 / Section 6052
14 §6052. Partners and part owners
Status: in_force

The court has jurisdiction of cases mentioned in section 6051, subsection 7 , notwithstanding persons interested not within the jurisdiction of the court are not made parties; but, in such cases, no decree affects the right of any person not a party to the action, unless he voluntarily becomes a party before final decree, except as otherwise provided. In all such cases the court has jurisdiction, if the case requires it, over all property of the partnership or cotenancy within the State, and the other partners or cotenants, out of the jurisdiction, may protect their interests by coming in at any time as parties to the action; but, if there is no such property within the State, the jurisdiction of the court is limited to the adjustment of accounts and compelling contribution between the parties over whom the court has jurisdiction.
14 M.R.S. § 4701 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4701
14 §4701. Execution stayed one year unless bond given
Status: in_force

Execution shall not issue upon a judgment by default against an absent defendant in a personal action who has no actual notice thereof until one year after entry of the judgment unless the plaintiff first gives bond to the defendant with one or more sureties in double the amount of damages and costs, conditioned to repay to the defendant the amount of the judgment or any part thereof from which he may ultimately be relieved as a result of motion therefor. If a bond is given, any attachment of real or personal property or attachment on trustee process shall continue for 60 days after the bond is filed with the court. If a bond is not given, any such attachment shall continue for one year and 60 days after entry of the default judgment. If the defaulted defendant files within one year of the default judgment a motion for relief therefrom, any such attachment shall continue until 60 days after denial of the motion, if it is denied, and if the motion is granted in whole or in part, shall continue for the same period as the attachment would have continued if the default judgment had not been entered.
14 M.R.S. § 6015 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 709 / Section 6015
14 §6015. Notice of rent or mandatory recurring fee increase
Status: in_force

1. Increase of rent or mandatory recurring fees generally. Except as provided in subsection 2 , rent or mandatory recurring fees charged for residential estates may be increased by the landlord only after providing at least 45 days' written notice to the tenant. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the tenant, with interest, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. [PL 2023, c. 594, §7 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]

2. Increase of 10% or more. If rent charged for a residential estate is increased by the landlord by 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 days' written notice to the tenant. If the landlord increases rent more than once in a 12-month period, and the increases add up to a total increase of 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 days' written notice prior to any increase that brings the total increase in rent to 10% or more. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this subsection is liable for the return, with interest, of any sums unlawfully obtained from the tenant and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This subsection does not apply to rental housing that is subject to: A. Requirements established by a document or deed recorded by a register of deeds that are designed to keep the housing affordable for tenants with specific income levels; [PL 2023, c. 388, §1 (NEW).] B. Restrictions as a condition of the landlord's receipt of subsidies from or participation in a municipal, state or federal housing program; or [PL 2023, c. 388, §1 (NEW).] C. Restrictions as a condition of the tenant's receipt of subsidies from or participation in a municipal, state or federal housing program. [PL 2023, c. 388, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 388, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6016 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 709 / Section 6016
14 §6016. Rent increase limitation
Status: in_force

Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. [PL 1985, c. 293, §5 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 6523 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 719 / Section 6523
14 §6523. Rights of nonparties to action
Status: in_force

When a person, not a party to the proceedings, claims a share assigned to or left for a part owner, he is concluded so far as it respects the assignment of the share, but he is not prevented from maintaining an action within the time in which it might have been brought if no judgment for partition had been rendered, for the share claimed, against the tenant in possession, the same as if the plaintiff had claimed the piece demanded, instead of an undivided part of the whole.
14 M.R.S. § 4457 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4457
14 §4457. Mortgagee or contractor to indicate sum due and release on payment
Status: in_force

Such person, on written demand, shall give the plaintiff a true written statement of the amount due him; and on payment or tender thereof shall release all his interest in the premises; and if he refuses, he may be compelled to do so in a civil action seeking equitable relief. Such release shall recite that under authority of this section and section 4456 the plaintiff had attached the premises and paid or tendered the amount due the grantor. The plaintiff shall thereupon hold such title in trust for the defendant, and subject to his right of redemption, without power of alienation until after one year from the termination of said action, or from the sale of the equity on any execution recovered therein.
14 M.R.S. § 1210 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 1210
14 §1210. Payment of taxes as disqualification
Status: in_force

In prosecutions for recovery of money or other forfeiture, it is not a cause of challenge to a juror that he is liable to pay taxes in a county, town or plantation which may be benefited by the recovery.
14 M.R.S. § 2604 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2604
14 §2604. County where action brought; divorce; financial institution as trustee; counterclaim
Status: in_force

If all the trustees live in the same county, the action must be brought there; if they reside in different counties, in any county in which one of them resides; and in a trustee process against a corporation, its residence is deemed to be in the county in which it has its established or usual place of business, held its last annual meeting or usually holds its meetings; except that an action in which a railroad corporation is named and alleged as trustee may be brought in any county in which the railroad corporation runs and operates its road; and except that an action in which a financial institution authorized to do business in this State or credit union authorized to do business in this State is named and alleged as trustee may be brought in any county in which the financial institution or credit union maintains a place of business. [PL 2003, c. 149, §4 (AMD).]

When trustee process is used in connection with the commencement of an action for divorce, the action must be brought in the county in which the court has jurisdiction over the parties named in the action, and the alleged trustee, although residing in another county, may be summoned to appear in the county in which the court has jurisdiction over the parties named in the action and must answer and make disclosure in that county. The court sitting therein shall have full power and authority to award from the funds found to be held by the alleged trustee and belonging to the defendant such sum or sums as it may deem proper as an award for alimony or in lieu thereof. [PL 2003, c. 149, §4 (AMD).]

When trustee process is used in connection with a counterclaim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party's claim, the alleged trustee may be summoned to appear in the county in which the action is pending, even though that trustee does not reside or maintain a usual place of business in that county. [PL 2003, c. 149, §4 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 1602-B — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 313 / Section 1602-B
14 §1602-B. Interest before judgment
Status: in_force

1. In small claims. In small claims actions, prejudgment interest is not recoverable unless the rate of interest is based on a contract or note. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

2. On contracts and notes. In all civil and small claims actions involving a contract or note that contains a provision relating to interest, prejudgment interest is allowed at the rate set forth in the contract or note. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

3. Other civil actions; rate. In civil actions other than those set forth in subsections 1 and 2 , prejudgment interest is allowed at the one-year United States Treasury bill rate plus 3%. A. For purposes of this subsection, "one-year United States Treasury bill rate" means the weekly average one-year constant maturity Treasury yield, as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, for the last full week of the calendar year immediately prior to the year in which prejudgment interest begins to accrue. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).] B. If the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ceases to publish the weekly average one-year constant maturity Treasury yield or it is otherwise unavailable, then the Supreme Judicial Court shall annually establish by rule a rate that most closely approximates the rate established in this subsection. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

4. Stated rate. When prejudgment interest is awarded pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 , the applicable rate must be stated in the judgment. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

5. Accrual; suspension; waiver. Prejudgment interest accrues from the time of notice of claim setting forth under oath the cause of action, served personally or by registered or certified mail upon the defendant until the date on which an order of judgment is entered. If a notice of claim has not been given to the defendant, prejudgment interest accrues from the date on which the complaint is filed. In actions involving a contract or note that contains a provision relating to interest, the rate of interest is fixed as of the time the notice of claim is given or, if a notice of claim has not been given, as of the date on which the complaint is filed. If the prevailing party at any time requests and obtains a continuance for a period in excess of 30 days, interest is suspended for the duration of the continuance. On petition of the nonprevailing party and on a showing of good cause, the trial court may order that interest awarded by this section be fully or partially waived. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

6. Effect on post-judgment interest. This section does not affect post-judgment interest imposed by section 1602‑C . Prejudgment interest may not be added to the judgment amount in determining the sum upon which post-judgment interest accrues. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]

7. Rate on accrual of interest prior to July 1, 2003. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , for actions in which the interest begins to accrue, as determined pursuant to subsection 5 , prior to July 1, 2003, the rate of prejudgment interest on civil actions other than those set forth in subsection 2 is as follows: A. If the judgment does not exceed $30,000, the rate for prejudgment interest is 8%; and [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).] B. If the judgment exceeds $30,000, the rate of prejudgment interest is the one-year United States Treasury bill rate, as defined in subsection 3 , plus 1%. [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4904 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4904
14 §4904. Shares sold transferred; new certificate to purchaser; dividends
Status: in_force

Within 14 days after the sale, the officer shall leave an attested copy of the execution and of the return thereon with the officer of the company whose duty it is to record transfers of shares. The purchaser is thereupon entitled to a certificate or certificates of the shares bought by him, on paying the fees therefor and for recording the transfers. If such shares or interest were attached in the action in which the execution issued, he shall have all dividends which accrue after the attachment.
14 M.R.S. § 5956 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5956
14 §5956. Rights of executor, fiduciaries and other interested persons
Status: in_force

Any person interested as or through an executor, administrator, trustee, guardian or other fiduciary, creditor, devisee, legatee, heir, next of kin or cestui que trust in the administration of a trust, or of the estate of a decedent, an infant, a person who is legally incompetent or a person who is insolvent may have a declaration of rights or legal relations in respect thereto: [PL 2009, c. 299, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

1. Ascertain class of creditors, heirs, etc. To ascertain any class of creditors, devisees, legatees, heirs, next of kin or others; or

2. Direct fiduciary to do or not to do certain act. To direct the executors, administrators or trustees to do or abstain from doing any particular act in their fiduciary capacity; or

3. Determine questions. To determine any question arising in the administration of the estate or trust, including questions of construction of wills and other writings.
14 M.R.S. § 6325 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6325
14 §6325. Exceptions
Status: in_force

The method of foreclosure set forth in sections 6321 to 6324 may be used for the foreclosure of all real property mortgages, except for railroad mortgages, so called, or for indentures or deeds of trust securing bond issues of corporations wherein the method of foreclosure or sale is provided in the indenture or deed of trust or any similar instrument; provided that any such railroad mortgage, corporate indenture, deed of trust or similar instrument executed subsequent to January 1, 1976, shall be subject to this subchapter unless the applicability of this chapter is expressly negated in such instrument. The method of foreclosure set forth in sections 6321 to 6324 shall not apply to tax lien mortgages created under Title 36 . [PL 1981, c. 698, §87 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 4355 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4355
14 §4355. Right of priority in case of sale preserved
Status: in_force

When goods which are sold by order of court in the manner provided have been attached by several creditors, any one of them may demand and receive satisfaction of his judgment, notwithstanding any prior attachments, if he is otherwise entitled to demand the money and a sufficient sum is left of the proceeds of the goods or of their appraised value to satisfy all prior attachments.
14 M.R.S. § 167 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 167
14 §167. Insurance inspections
Status: in_force

1. Exemption. Subject to subsection 2 , the furnishing of, or failure to furnish, insurance inspection services related to, in connection with or incidental to the issuance or renewal of a policy of property or casualty insurance shall not subject the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors to liability for damages from injury, death or loss occurring as a result of any act or omission by any person in the course of such services. [PL 1981, c. 698, §86 (AMD).]

2. Notice required. Subsection 1 shall not apply or be effective unless the insurer notifies the insured in writing of the provisions of this section whenever the policy is issued or renewed. The Superintendent of Insurance shall adopt a regulation specifying the contents of the notice required by this subsection and the manner in which it shall be given. [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exceptions. This section shall not apply: A. If the injury, loss or death occurred during the actual performance of inspection services and was proximately caused by the negligence of the insurer, its agent, employees or service contractors; [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).] B. To any inspection services required to be performed under the provisions of a written service contract or defined loss prevention program; and [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).] C. In any action against an insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors for damages proximately caused by the act or omission of the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors in which it is determined that such act or omission constituted a crime, actual malice or gross negligence. [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8003 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 740 / Section 8003
14 §8003. Filing and status of foreign judgments
Status: in_force

A copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with the Act of Congress or the statutes of this State may be filed in the office of the clerk of any District Court or of any Superior Court of this State. The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the District Court or Superior Court of this State. A judgment so filed has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses and proceedings for reopening, vacating or staying as a judgment of the District Court or the Superior Court of this State and may be enforced or satisfied in like manner. [PL 1975, c. 335 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 3124 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 502 / Section 3124
14 §3124. Successive disclosures
Status: in_force

A judgment creditor may subpoena the judgment debtor to disclose no more often than once every 6 months, except upon motion for good cause shown. [PL 1971, c. 408, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 7351 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7351
14 §7351. Availability of writ; court of issue
Status: in_force

If any person is imprisoned, restrained of his liberty or held in duress, unless by a lawful writ, warrant or other process, civil or criminal, he may have the writ for replevying the person, on complaint filed by himself or anyone in his behalf in the Superior Court, at the discretion of the court and not otherwise.
14 M.R.S. § 1202-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 1202-A
14 §1202-A. Prohibition of discrimination
Status: in_force

A citizen may not be excluded from jury service in this State on account of actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, marital status, physical disability, religion, ancestry or national origin or familial status, except as provided in this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 553, §13 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 4762 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4762
14 §4762. Proceeds of sale of mortgaged property; sale without tender
Status: in_force

After deducting his fees and charges of sale, the officer shall apply the proceeds of the sale of property mortgaged or pledged to the payment of the sum paid or tendered to the mortgagee, pledgee or holder, and the interest thereon from the time of such payment; and the residue of such proceeds shall be applied to the satisfaction of the plaintiff's judgment as provided by law; or the plaintiff may have the property seized and sold on the execution, as in other cases, subject to the rights and interests of such mortgagee, pledgee or holder, without paying or tendering the debt due to him.
14 M.R.S. § 8113 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8113
14 §8113. Liability not expanded, other remedies are exclusive
Status: in_force

1. Liability not expanded unless chapter expressly provides. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this chapter shall enlarge or otherwise adversely affect the liability of an employee or a governmental entity. Any immunity or other bar to a civil lawsuit under Maine or federal law shall, where applicable, remain in effect. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]

2. Effect of other statutes concerning immunity. When any other statute expressly provides a waiver of governmental, sovereign or official immunity, the provisions of that statute shall be the exclusive method for any recovery of funds in any fact situation to which that statute applies. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2102 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2102
14 §2102. Ascertainment of amount due
Status: in_force

The debtor may have the amount due ascertained by a justice of the peace. After a hearing before the justice of the peace, the justice of the peace shall make in writing and sign a certificate of the sum found due, which is conclusive. The debtor may tender that sum, which is effectual to redeem, although he had before tendered a different sum. [PL 1987, c. 736, §13 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 7202 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 731 / Section 7202
14 §7202. Filing of information
Status: in_force

When the Legislature or Governor and Council direct, the Attorney General shall file an information in the Superior Court in the county where the lands lie stating the grant and conditions, the breaches and the claims of the State.
14 M.R.S. § 1902 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 401 / Section 1902
14 §1902. Appeals without trial
Status: in_force

In actions in a District Court, either party, after appearing and filing his pleadings, may waive a trial and give the adverse party judgment, and then appeal as if there had been an actual trial.
14 M.R.S. § 2018 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2018
14 §2018. Levy waived or void
Status: in_force

A creditor who has received seizin of a levy not recorded cannot waive it unless the estate was not the property of the debtor, or not liable to seizure on execution, or cannot be held by the levy, when it may be considered void, and he may resort to any other remedy for satisfaction of his judgment.
14 M.R.S. § 7312 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7312
14 §7312. Limitation of surety's liability on replevin bond
Status: in_force

No action shall be maintained against any surety on a replevin bond unless it is commenced within one year after final judgment in replevin or, if the complaint in replevin is not filed with the court by the plaintiff within one year after the replevin of the goods.
14 M.R.S. § 5963 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5963
14 §5963. Parties
Status: in_force

When declaratory relief is sought, all persons shall be made parties who have or claim any interest which would be affected by the declaration and no declaration shall prejudice the rights of persons not parties to the proceeding. In any proceeding which involves the validity of a municipal ordinance or franchise, such municipality shall be made a party and shall be entitled to be heard, and if the statute, ordinance or franchise is alleged to be unconstitutional, the Attorney General shall be served with a copy of the proceeding and be entitled to be heard.
14 M.R.S. § 2152 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2152
14 §2152. Redemption; recovery by nonredeeming debtors
Status: in_force

Levies made as provided in section 2151 may be redeemed within one year, as in other cases. When the debtor pays on the mortgage after the levy, and does not redeem, he may recover of the creditor the amount so paid, in a civil action.
14 M.R.S. § 52 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 52
14 §52. Ad damnum clause
Status: in_force

No dollar amount or figure may be included in the demand in any civil case, but the prayer must be for such damages as are reasonable in the premises. This section does not apply to a demand for liquidated damages. [PL 2001, c. 17, §1 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 2801 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2801
14 §2801. Trustee's articles delivered to officer for sale
Status: in_force

When a person summoned as trustee is bound to deliver to the principal defendant any specific articles, he shall deliver them or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the officer holding the execution. They shall be sold by the officer and the proceeds applied and accounted for as if they had been taken on execution in common form.
14 M.R.S. § 161 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 161
14 §161. When lack of privity no defense in action against manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods
Status: in_force

Lack of privity between plaintiff and defendant shall be no defense in any action brought against the manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods under Title 14, section 221 or for negligence, although the plaintiff did not purchase the goods from the defendant, if the plaintiff was a person whom the manufacturer, seller or supplier might reasonably have expected to use, consume or be affected by the goods. [PL 1973, c. 788, §57 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 8108 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8108
14 §8108. Time for allowance or denial of claims
Status: in_force

Within 120 days after the filing of the claim with the governmental entity, the governmental entity shall act thereon and notify the claimant in writing of its approval or denial of the monetary damages claimed. A claim shall be deemed to have been denied if at the end of the 120-day period the governmental entity has failed to approve or deny the claim. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8907 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 761 / Section 8907
14 §8907. Motion to vacate registration
Status: in_force

1. Thirty days to vacate after notice. Not later than 30 days after notice of registration is served under section 8906 , the person against whom the judgment was registered may file a motion to vacate the registration. The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time for filing the motion. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

2. Contents of motion. A motion under this section may assert only: A. A ground that could be asserted to deny recognition of the judgment under chapter 759 ; or [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).] B. A failure to comply with a requirement of this Act for registration of the judgment. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

3. Enforcement not stayed. A motion filed under this section does not itself stay enforcement of the registered judgment. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

4. Registration vacated; enforcement act void. If the court grants a motion under this section, the registration is vacated, and any act under the registration to enforce the registered judgment is void. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

5. Denial of recognition of judgment. If the court grants a motion under this section on a ground under subsection 2, paragraph A , the court also shall render a judgment denying recognition of the Canadian judgment. A judgment rendered under this subsection has the same effect as a judgment denying recognition to a judgment on the same ground under chapter 759 . [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2627 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2627
14 §2627. Before final judgment, defendant judged trustee in other action
Status: in_force

If, before final judgment is rendered in the first action, the defendant in that action is adjudged trustee in the other and pays thereon the money demanded in the first action or any part of it, the fact shall be stated on the record of the first action and judgment therein shall be rendered for the costs due to the plaintiff and for such part of the debt or damages, if any, as remains due and unpaid.
14 M.R.S. § 6601 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 721 / Section 6601
14 §6601. Actions on bonds and recognizances; jury to assess damages
Status: in_force

In actions on bond or contract in a penal sum for the performance of covenants or agreements or on a recognizance to prosecute an appeal, when the jury finds the condition broken, they shall estimate the plaintiff's damages and judgment shall be entered for the penal sum, and execution shall issue for such damages and costs.
14 M.R.S. § 708 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 708
14 §708. Sheriff a party
Status: in_force

All writs and precepts in which the sheriff of any county is a party may, unless served or executed by a constable, be served or executed by the sheriff of any county adjoining that of which he is sheriff.
14 M.R.S. § 6004-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 709 / Section 6004-A
14 §6004-A. Mediation
Status: in_force

The court may, in any residential tenancy under this subchapter, at any time refer the parties to mediation on any issue. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]

1. Mediated agreement. An agreement reached by the parties through mediation must be reduced to writing, signed by the parties and presented to the court for approval as a court order. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]

2. No agreement; good faith effort required. When agreement through mediation is not reached on an issue, the court shall determine that the parties made a good faith effort to mediate the issue before proceeding with a hearing. If the court finds that either party failed to make a good faith effort to mediate, the court may order the parties to submit to mediation, may dismiss the action or a part of the action, may render a decision or judgment by default, may assess attorney's fees and costs or may impose any other sanction that is appropriate in the circumstances. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]

3. Mediation not ordered; consent. The court may not order mediation in cases in which no mediator is available or mediation would delay any hearing in the matter, unless the parties consent to a delay in the proceedings to allow mediation to take place. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]

4. Mediators provided. The Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service, established in Title 4, section 18‑B , shall provide mediators for mediations under this section. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]

5. Rules; fees. The Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules of procedure for actions under this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 6107 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6107
14 §6107. Description of unknown mortgagees; service of complaint
Status: in_force

When it is alleged under oath in the complaint that the mortgagees or persons claiming under them are unknown or that their names are unknown, they may be described generally as claiming by, through or under some person or persons named in the complaint. Service shall be made as in other actions on all known defendants residing either in the State or outside the State, and notice by publication to defendants whose identity or whereabouts are unknown shall be given as in other actions where publication is required.
14 M.R.S. § 5510 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 6 / Chapter 609 / Section 5510
14 §5510. Parent or guardian of minor may have writ
Status: in_force

The parent or guardian of any minor imprisoned or restrained of his liberty shall be entitled to the writ of habeas corpus for him, if he would be entitled to it on his own application.
14 M.R.S. § 6030-D — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710 / Section 6030-D
14 §6030-D. Radon testing
Status: in_force

1. Testing. By March 1, 2014, and, unless a mitigation system has been installed in that residential building, every 10 years thereafter when requested by a tenant, a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a residential building shall have the air of the residential building tested for the presence of radon. For a residential building constructed or that begins operation after March 1, 2014, a landlord or other person acting on behalf of a landlord shall have the air of the residential building tested for the presence of radon within 12 months of the occupancy of the building by a tenant. Except as provided in subsection 5 , a test required to be performed under this section must be conducted by a person registered with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, chapter 165 . [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Short-term rentals. As used in this section, "residential building" does not include a building used exclusively for rental under short-term leases of 100 days or less where no lease renewal or extension can occur. [PL 2011, c. 96, §3 (NEW).]

2. Notification. Within 30 days of receiving results of a test with respect to existing tenants or before a tenant enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement or pays a deposit to rent or lease a property, a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a residential building shall provide written notice, as prescribed by the Department of Health and Human Services, to a tenant regarding the presence of radon in the building, including the date and results of the most recent test conducted under subsection 1 , 5 or 6 , whether mitigation has been performed to reduce the level of radon, notice that the tenant has the right to conduct a test and the risk associated with radon. Upon request by a prospective tenant, a landlord or other person acting on behalf of a landlord shall provide oral notice regarding the presence of radon in a residential building as required by this subsection. The Department of Health and Human Services shall prepare a standard disclosure statement form for a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for real property to use to disclose to a tenant information concerning radon. The form must include an acknowledgment that the tenant has received the disclosure statement required by this subsection. The department shall post and maintain the forms required by this subsection on its publicly accessible website in a format that is easily downloaded. [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

3. Mitigation. [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (RP).]

4. Penalty; breach of implied warranty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $250 per violation may be assessed. The failure of a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a residential building to provide the notice required under subsection 2 or the falsification of a test or test results by the landlord or other person is a breach of the implied warranty of fitness for human habitation in accordance with section 6021 . [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

5. Testing by landlords. A landlord or other person acting on behalf of a landlord may conduct a test required to be performed under this section on a residential building that, at a minimum, does not include an elevator shaft, an unsealed utility chase or open pathway, a forced hot air or central air system or private well water unless the water has been tested for radon by a person registered under Title 22, chapter 165 and the results show a radon level acceptable to the Department of Health and Human Services, or on a building otherwise defined in rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services. A test or testing equipment used as permitted under this subsection must conform to any protocols identified in rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

6. Testing by tenants; disputed test results. A tenant may conduct a test for the presence of radon in the tenant's dwelling unit in a residential building in conformity with rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services or have a test conducted by a person registered with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, chapter 165 . After receiving notice of a radon test from a tenant indicating the presence of radon at or in excess of 4.0 picocuries per liter of air, either the landlord shall disclose those results as required by subsection 2 or the landlord or other person acting on behalf of the landlord shall have a test conducted by a person registered with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, chapter 165 and shall disclose the results of that test to the tenant as required by subsection 2 . [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

7. Reporting of test results. A landlord or a person registered with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, chapter 165 who has conducted a test of a residential building as required by this section or accepted the results of a tenant-initiated test as set forth in subsection 6 shall report the results of the test to the Department of Health and Human Services within 30 days of receipt of the results in a form and manner required by the department. [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]

8. Termination of lease or tenancy at will. If a test of a residential building under this section reveals a level of radon of 4.0 picocuries per liter of air or above, then either the landlord or the tenant may terminate the lease or tenancy at will with a minimum of 30 days' notice. Except as provided in section 6033 , a landlord may not retain a security deposit or a portion of a security deposit for a lease or tenancy at will terminated as a result of a radon test in accordance with this subsection. [PL 2013, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6962 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6962
14 §6962. Restriction of right to betterments
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter concerning rents and profits, or the estimate and allowance of the value of the buildings and improvements, shall extend to any action between a mortgagor and mortgagee, their heirs and assigns, or to any case where the defendant or the person under whom he claims entered into possession of the premises and occupied under a contract with the owner, which was known to the defendant when he entered.
14 M.R.S. § 4252 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4252
14 §4252. Liability of officer attaching encumbered property
Status: in_force

When personal property, attached on a writ or seized on execution, is claimed by virtue of a security interest, mortgage, pledge or lien, the claimant shall not bring an action against the attaching officer therefor: [PL 1967, c. 213, §6 (AMD).]

1. Notice. Until he has given him at least 48 hours' written notice of his claim and the true amount thereof; or

2. Payment. If the officer or creditor within that time discharges the claim by paying same or tendering the amount due thereon; or

3. Property restored. If the officer within that time restores the property; or

4. Claimant to answer. Where the property was attached on a writ or seized on execution while in the hands or possession of the debtor, the attaching creditor within that time summons the claimant to answer in the same action such questions as may be put to him relative to the consideration, validity and amount due secured by such security interest, mortgage or lien. [PL 1971, c. 622, §55-A (AMD).]

Such summons may be in substantially the following form: Summons to Claimant State of Maine Superior Court ................, SS. Civil Action, File Number . . . . . . . A.B., Plaintiff v. C.D., Defendant Summons E.F., Claimant You are hereby summoned and required to appear at our ................ Court, to be held at ........................, on the .......... day of ......... in an action between ..................., plaintiff, and ......................, defendant, in which the following described property, claimed by you as secured party, was attached as the property of said defendant; viz., .............................., and there to answer in such action, such questions as may be put to you relative to the consideration, validity and amount justly due secured by such security, and abide the judgment of the court thereon. If you fail to appear and answer, you will thereby waive the right to hold said property under the claimed security. (Signed) ............................................................ Clerk of said Superior Court (Seal of the Court) Dated ................................ [PL 1967, c. 213, §6 (AMD).]

Such summons, when property is attached on the writ, shall be returnable to the court to which the writ is returnable not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days after service thereof, and when property is seized on execution such summons shall be made returnable to the court issuing such execution on any day fixed by the court not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days thereafter. Service in either case shall be by copy of such summons. If in either case the secured party or claimant fails to appear and answer, or after hearing fails to establish his claim under such security interest, pledge or lien, he thereby waives the right to hold the property thereon. [PL 1967, c. 213, §6 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 8105 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8105
14 §8105. Limitation on damages
Status: in_force

1. Limit established. In any claim or cause of action permitted by this chapter, the award of damages, including costs, against either a governmental entity or its employees, or both, may not exceed $400,000 for any and all claims arising out of a single occurrence. [PL 1999, c. 460, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 460, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Limit established for out-of-state transit district or regional transportation corporation. [PL 2011, c. 520, §2 (NEW); MRSA T. 14 §8105, sub-§1-A (RP).]

2. Costs. Court costs, prejudgment interest and all other costs that a court may assess must be included within the damage limit specified by this section. Accrued post-judgment interest may not be included within the damage limit. [PL 1995, c. 61, §1 (AMD).]

3. Claims in excess of limit. When a claimant or several claimants believe they may have a claim against the State in excess of the limit established in subsection 1 , or for a claim for which the State is immune, they may apply to the Legislature for special authorization to proceed within another specified limit. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]

4. Apportionment of claims. When the amount awarded to or settled for multiple claimants exceeds the limit imposed by this section, any party may apply to the Superior Court for the county in which the governmental entity is located to allocate to each claimant his equitable share of the total, limited as required by this section. A. Any award by the court in excess of the maximum liability limit specified by subsection 1 shall be automatically abated by operation of this section to the maximum limit of liability. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]

5. Exclusion from judgment or award. No judgment or award against a governmental entity shall include punitive or exemplary damages. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6011 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 709 / Section 6011
14 §6011. House of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option
Status: in_force

When the tenant of a dwelling house is convicted of keeping it as a house of ill fame, the lease or contract by which he occupies it may, at the option of the landlord, be deemed void and the landlord shall have the same remedy to recover possession as against a tenant holding over after his term expires.
14 M.R.S. § 4655 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4655
14 §4655. Interest on judgments
Status: in_force

On executions issued on judgments interest shall be collected from the time of judgment.
14 M.R.S. § 7311 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7311
14 §7311. Defendant's remedy on replevin bond
Status: in_force

The foregoing provisions shall not preclude the defendant from resorting to his remedy on the replevin bond, or to his remedy against the officer for insufficiency of the bond, to recover the value of the goods together with the damage or loss occasioned by the replevin thereof, notwithstanding he has endeavored to recover the same by the writs of return and of reprisal.
14 M.R.S. § 2614 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2614
14 §2614. Trustee not appearing defaulted
Status: in_force

When a person summoned as trustee neglects to appear and answer to the action, the trustee must be defaulted and adjudged trustee to the extent that such a person holds goods, effects or credits of the principal defendant otherwise available to satisfy the unsatisfied portion of final judgment. Nothing in this section limits the additional remedies available under this chapter for the trustee's failure to disclose, including the assessment of costs under section 2701 or, in a proper case, contempt. [PL 2003, c. 149, §7 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 6327 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6327
14 §6327. Abatement of nuisance and preservation of property by mortgage loan servicer
Status: in_force

1. Actions to abate nuisance and preserve property. After the commencement of an action for foreclosure, a mortgage loan servicer, as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 24‑C , may file an affidavit attesting to the conditions described in subsection 2 and any other facts evidencing abandonment with the court and served on the parties to the foreclosure action pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 5. The affidavit must be based on the personal knowledge of the affiant, must state the basis for that personal knowledge and must include a statement that a municipal, county or state official, code enforcement officer or law enforcement official was present on the date when any conditions of abandonment described in subsection 2, paragraph B and included in the affidavit were observed by the affiant. Once the affidavit is filed with the court, the mortgage loan servicer or its designee may enter the property for the purpose of abating any identified nuisance, preserving property or preventing waste and may take steps to secure the property, including but not limited to: A. Installing missing locks on exterior doors. If any locks are changed, the mortgage loan servicer shall provide a lockbox. Working locks may not be removed or replaced unless all doors are secured and there is no means of entry, in which case only one working lock may be removed and replaced; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] B. Replacing or boarding up broken or missing windows; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] C. Winterizing, including draining pipes and disconnecting or turning on utilities; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] D. Eliminating building code or other violations; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] E. Securing exterior pools and spas; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] F. Performing routine yard maintenance on the exterior of the residence; and [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] G. Performing pest and insect control services. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

2. Presumption of abandonment. Mortgaged premises are presumed to be abandoned property, for purposes of this section only, if: A. A code enforcement officer or other public official determines that the mortgaged premises are abandoned; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] B. Three or more of the following subparagraphs apply to the mortgaged premises: (1) There are: (a) One or more doors on the mortgaged premises that are boarded up, broken off or continuously unlocked; (b) Multiple windows that are boarded up or closed off; or (c) Multiple windowpanes that are broken; (2) Gas, electric or water service to the mortgaged premises has been terminated or utility consumption is so low that it indicates the mortgaged premises are not regularly occupied; (3) Rubbish, trash or debris has accumulated on the mortgaged premises; (4) Newspapers, flyers or mail has accumulated on the mortgaged premises; (5) Furnishings and personal property are absent from the mortgaged premises; (6) A mortgagee has changed the locks on the mortgaged premises and neither the mortgagor nor anyone on the mortgagor's behalf has requested entrance to, or taken other steps to gain entrance to, the mortgaged premises; (7) A law enforcement agency has received reports of at least 2 separate incidents of trespass, vandalism or other illegal acts being committed on the mortgaged premises in the 180 days before determination of abandonment is sought; (8) The mortgagor is deceased and there is no evidence that an heir or personal representative has taken possession of the mortgaged premises; and (9) There are other reasonable indicia of abandonment; or [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] C. One or more written statements signed by the homeowner indicate a clear intent to abandon the mortgaged premises. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

3. Record of entry. The mortgage loan servicer or its designee shall make a record of entry pursuant to this section by means of dated and time-stamped photographs showing the manner of entry and personal items visible within the residence upon entry. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

4. Removal of personal items. Neither the mortgage loan servicer nor its designee may remove personal items from the property unless the items are hazardous or perishable. The mortgage loan servicer or its designee shall create a written inventory of items removed. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

5. Notice before entry. Prior to each entry pursuant to this section, a mortgage loan servicer or its designee shall ensure that a notice is posted on the front door of each property that includes the following: A. A statement that until foreclosure and sale is complete the property owner or occupant authorized by the owner has the right to possession; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] B. A statement that the property owner or occupant authorized by the owner has the right to request any locks installed by the mortgage loan servicer or its designee be removed within 24 hours and replaced with new locks accessible by only the property owner or the occupant authorized by the owner; [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] C. A toll-free, 24-hour telephone number that the property owner or occupant authorized by the owner may call in order to gain timely entry. Timely entry must be provided no later than the next business day; and [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] D. The telephone number of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection's foreclosure hotline with a statement that the property owner may have the right to participate in foreclosure mediation. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

6. Maintenance of records. The mortgage loan servicer or its designee shall maintain records of entry onto the property pursuant to this section for at least 4 years from the date of entry. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

7. Occupied property. If, upon entry pursuant to this section, the property is found to be occupied or there exist other reasonable indicia of occupancy, the mortgage loan servicer or its designee shall leave the property immediately and notify the county or municipality. Neither the mortgage loan servicer nor its designee may enter the occupied property regardless of whether the property constitutes a nuisance or complies with local code enforcement standards. Upon determination that the property is occupied, the mortgage loan servicer shall post a notice advising that entry occurred, take all steps necessary to remedy any damage caused by the entry and secure the property for the occupants. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

8. Notice that property not abandoned. If a mortgage loan servicer is contacted by the mortgagor and notified that the property is not abandoned, the mortgage loan servicer shall notify the county or municipality and thereafter neither the mortgage loan servicer nor its designee may enter the property regardless of whether the property constitutes a nuisance or complies with local code enforcement standards. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

9. County and municipality liability. A county or municipality is not liable for any damages caused by an act or omission of the mortgage loan servicer or its designee pursuant to this section. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

10. Prohibition on harassment. Regardless of any contractual rights granted to a mortgagee, it is unlawful for a mortgagee, its mortgage loan servicer or a 3rd-party agent or other person acting on behalf of a mortgagee to enter residential property that is not abandoned for the purpose of forcing, intimidating, harassing or coercing a lawful occupant of the residential property to vacate that property in order to render the property vacant and abandoned or to otherwise force, intimidate, harass or coerce a lawful occupant of the residential property to vacate that property so that it may be considered abandoned. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

11. Penalties. A violation of this section is deemed to be a violation of section 6113 for entities not exempt from the provisions of section 6113 . The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other rights and remedies conferred by law. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]

12. Contractual rights. The provisions of this section do not preempt, supersede or otherwise render inapplicable any rights granted to a mortgagee under the mortgage. [PL 2019, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 5539 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 6 / Chapter 609 / Section 5539
14 §5539. Third person may appear by stipulating for costs
Status: in_force

When a person is unlawfully carried out of the State or is imprisoned in a secret place, any other person may appear for him in an action therefor in his name, who shall stipulate for the payment of costs as the court orders.
14 M.R.S. § 11 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 11
14 §11. Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, unless otherwise expressly stated, obligation does not include a liability in tort; obligor does not include a person liable for a tort; obligee does not include a person having a right based on a tort. Several obligors means severally bound for the same performance. [PL 1965, c. 351, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 164-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 164-A
14 §164-A. Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers; immunity
Status: in_force

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following term has the following meaning. A. "Program" means the Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers established by court order pursuant to Title 4, section 421 to provide help to lawyers and judges who suffer from the effects of chemical dependency or mental conditions that result from disease, disorder, trauma or other infirmity and that impair a lawyer's or judge's ability to practice law or serve in a judicial capacity. [PL 2003, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

2. Receive or report information; take or not take action. A person or an organization receiving information, reporting information, taking action or taking no action on behalf of or in connection with the activities of the program is immune from all civil liability. The immunity provided by this subsection must be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of the program. The immunity provided by this subsection is in addition to any other immunity provided by law. [PL 2003, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

3. Information confidential. All proceedings, communications and records, including the identity and treatment of a person seeking or being furnished assistance, connected in any way with the program are confidential and are not subject to compulsory legal process or otherwise discoverable or admissible in evidence in any civil action unless the confidentiality is waived by the affected person. Statistical data not identifying a person involved in the program may be made available for statistical evaluation as a professional aid in furtherance of the goals of the program. [PL 2003, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8109 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 741 / Section 8109
14 §8109. Compromise and settlement
Status: in_force

1. Procedures for State. The State has authority to settle claims filed against it pursuant to sections 8104‑A , 8104‑B , 8104‑C and 8104‑D in accordance with the following procedures. A. Any agency may settle any claim for an amount of $1,500 or less when such settlement is approved by the appropriate department or agency head in accordance with rules adopted by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §114 (AMD).] B. Any other claim may be settled when such settlement is approved by the head of the department or agency against which the claim is filed, the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and the Attorney General. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §114 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]

2. Procedures for political subdivisions. Any political subdivision may settle claims filed against it pursuant to sections 8104‑A , 8104‑B , 8104‑C and 8104‑D in accordance with procedures duly promulgated by its governing body. [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

3. Limitations on payment under settlement. When the State or a political subdivision becomes obligated to pay a claim as a result of a settlement, the limitations on payment provided by sections 8105 and 8115 shall apply in the same manner as if the State or political subdivision in question became obligated to pay the funds as a result of a judgment of the court. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]

4. Release. The acceptance by a claimant of any settlement under this section shall be final and conclusive on the claimant and shall constitute a complete release of any further claims against the governmental entity and against any employees of the governmental entity whose acts or omissions gave rise to the claim. [PL 1987, c. 740, §7 (NEW).]

5. Settlement agreement public record. Except for information that is designated confidential by statute or that is not a public record under Title 1, section 402, subsection 3 , a settlement agreement entered into by a governmental entity under this section, including a payment by an insurer of the governmental entity, is a public record. [PL 2019, c. 215, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2401 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 405 / Section 2401
14 §2401. Recording requirements for proceedings involving real estate
Status: in_force

1. Destruction prohibited. [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW); MRSA T. 14 §2401, sub-§1 (RP).]

2. Identification on docket. On and after January 1, 1992, judicial proceedings in any Maine court, including appeals from judicial proceedings, that affect title to real estate must be identified on the docket. Judicial proceedings subject to this section include but are not limited to proceedings involving: A. Partition actions; [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] B. Boundary and access disputes; [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] C. Insolvency; [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] D. Mortgage foreclosure; [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] E. Declaratory judgment actions; [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] F. Attachment, mechanics liens and other statutory liens; [PL 1993, c. 114, §1 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 114, §4 (AFF).] G. Dissolution; and [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] H. Actions to quiet title. [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW).] This section does not apply to the descent of real estate in divorce governed by Title 19‑A, section 953 , small claims actions in District Court or proceedings over which the Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §16 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

3. Judgment required; recording and contents. The judgment in the proceeding must be signed by the judge and contain the following provisions: A. The names and addresses, if known, of all parties to the action, including the counsel of record; [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §1 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §2 (AFF).] B. The docket number; [PL 1991, c. 726, §1 (NEW).] C. A finding that all parties have received notice of the proceedings in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and, if the notice was served or given pursuant to an order of a court, including service by publication, that the notice was served or given pursuant to the order; [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §1 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §2 (AFF).] D. An adequate description of real estate involved; [PL 2009, c. 402, §9 (AMD).] E. [PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §1 (RP); PL 1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §2 (AFF).] F. A certification to be signed by the clerk after the appeal period has expired, certifying that the applicable period has expired without action or the final judgment has been entered after remand following appeal; and [PL 2009, c. 402, §9 (AMD).] G. With regard to mortgage foreclosure actions, the title "judgment of foreclosure and sale," the street address of the real estate involved, if any, and the book and page number of the mortgage, if any. [PL 2009, c. 476, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 476, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).] Unless a proposed judgment with the provisions required in this subsection is presented to the court at the time of the court's decision, the court shall name the party responsible for preparing a judgment with the required provisions. An attested copy of the judgment with the signed clerk's certification must be recorded in the registry of deeds for the county or counties where the subject property is located within one year of the entry of the final judgment unless otherwise ordered by the court. For the purposes of this section, a judgment is not final until all applicable appeal periods have expired and any appellate proceedings and subsequent actions on remand, if any, have been concluded. The court shall name the party responsible for recording the attested copy of the judgment and for paying the appropriate recording fees. The judgment has no effect as to any person not a party to the proceeding who has no actual knowledge of the judgment unless an attested copy of the judgment is recorded in accordance with this section. A judgment of foreclosure and sale for recording may not be recorded in the registry of deeds unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this section. Failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of the underlying judgment. [PL 2009, c. 476, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 476, Pt. B, §9 (AFF).]

4. Abstract; recording and contents. [PL 1991, c. 726, §2 (RP).]

5. Original abstract filing. [PL 1991, c. 726, §2 (RP).]

6. Nonjudicial proceedings. This section does not apply to mechanics liens, attachments or other statutory lien proceedings affecting title to real estate until the liens are enforced pursuant to judicial proceedings. [PL 1993, c. 114, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 114, §4 (AFF).]

7. Transition. Abstracts of judgments and attested copies of judgments dated before November 1, 1993 that are signed by the clerk but not by the judge and that otherwise comply with subsection 3, paragraphs A to F are deemed to comply with the recording requirements of this section. [PL 1993, c. 114, §3 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 114, §4 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 9003 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 763 / Section 9003
14 §9003. Tortious interference with legally protected health care activity
Status: in_force

1. Civil action. An aggrieved person may bring a civil action for damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, injunctive relief or any other appropriate relief against another person that, whether or not acting under color of law, files or prosecutes hostile litigation. For purposes of this subsection, "damages" may include the amount of any judgment issued in connection with the hostile litigation as well as all other expenses, costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in connection with the hostile litigation. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

2. Attorney's fees and costs. An aggrieved person that prevails in an action brought under this section is entitled to an award of attorney's fees and costs. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exception. An aggrieved person may not bring an action under this section if the hostile litigation is based on conduct for which a civil, criminal or administrative action would exist under the laws of this State if the conduct or course of conduct that forms the basis for liability in the hostile litigation had occurred entirely within this State. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 158-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 158-A
14 §158-A. Immunity for charitable directors, officers and volunteers
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Charitable organization" means any nonprofit organization organized or incorporated in this State or having a principal place of business in this State: (1) That is exempt from federal income taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(a), because it is described in Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) as it pertains to chambers of commerce only, (10), (13), (14)(A) or (19), including all subsequent amendments to those paragraphs. An organization is included in this subparagraph if it would be exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) but for its engaging in attempting to influence legislation to the extent that it is disqualified from tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3); or (2) That is: (a) Organized under the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act for any of the purposes listed in Title 13‑B, section 201, subsection 1, paragraph A ; (b) Organized under the provisions set forth in Title 13‑B, section 201, subsection 2, paragraph A ; (c) Organized under the provisions of Title 13‑B, section 201, subsection 3, paragraph D or E ; (d) Organized in Maine as a nonprofit corporation before January 1, 1978, for any of the purposes listed in Title 13‑B, section 201, subsection 1, paragraph A , and to which the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act applies; or (e) Organized as a rural electrification cooperative under the provisions of Title 35‑A, chapter 37 . This subparagraph applies to all subsequent amendments to the statutes covered by divisions (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). [PL 2007, c. 366, §1 (AMD).] B. "Director" means a person who serves without compensation, except that the person may be paid for expenses, on the board of trustees or board of directors of a charitable organization. [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).] C. "Officer" means a person who serves without compensation, except that the person may be paid for expenses, as an officer of a charitable organization. [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).] D. "Volunteer" means a person who provides services without compensation, except that the person may be paid for expenses, to a charitable organization. [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 366, §1 (AMD).]

2. Immunity. A director, officer or volunteer is immune from civil liability for personal injury, death or property damage, including any monetary loss: A. When the cause of action sounds in negligence and arises from an act or omission by the director, officer or volunteer which occurs within the course and scope of the activities of the charitable organization in which the director, officer or volunteer serves; or [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).] B. Arising from any act or omission, not personal to the director, officer or volunteer, which occurs within the course and scope of the activities of the charitable organization in which the director, officer or volunteer serves. [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 646, §2 (NEW).]

3. Limited waiver of immunity while operating vehicles, vessels or aircraft. Notwithstanding any immunity granted in subsection 2 , a director, officer or volunteer is considered to have waived immunity from liability when the cause of action arises out of the director's, officer's or volunteer's operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other vehicle for which the operator or the owner of the vehicle, vessel or craft is required to possess an operator's license or maintain insurance. The amount of damages in an action authorized by this section may not exceed the combined limits of coverage of any applicable insurance policies other than umbrella insurance coverage and the courts shall abate a verdict in an action to the extent that it exceeds such limits. A provision in a policy of insurance that attempts to exclude coverage for claims that are authorized by this section is void as contrary to public policy. [PL 1999, c. 572, §1 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 572, §2 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 731 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 203 / Section 731
14 §731. Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known and cited as "the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act." [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
14 M.R.S. § 6654 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 723 / Section 6654
14 §6654. Appearance of interested parties
Status: in_force

If any person so summoned appears and claims title or an easement in the premises, or voluntarily appears as aforesaid and claims title or such easement, he shall by answer show cause why he should not be required to bring an action and try such title, or his title to such easement. The court shall make such decree respecting the bringing and prosecuting of such action as seems equitable and just. If any person so summoned appears and disclaims all right and title adverse to the plaintiff, he recovers his costs. If the court upon hearing finds that the allegations of the complaint are true and that notice by publication has been given as ordered, it shall make and enter a decree that all persons named in the complaint and all persons alleged to be unknown claiming by, through or under persons so named, and all persons named as grantees in any deed given by the defendant and recorded after the filing of the certificate, and all persons claiming under such grantee who have not so appeared, or who, having appeared, have disclaimed all right and title adverse to the plaintiff, or who, having appeared, shall disobey the order of the court to bring an action and try their title, shall be forever debarred and estopped from having or claiming any right or title adverse to the plaintiff in the premises described in the complaint; which decree shall within 30 days after it is finally granted be recorded in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the land lies, and shall be effectual to bar all right, title and interest, and all easements, of all persons, whether adults or minors, upon whom notice has been served, personally or by publication, and all persons named as grantees in any deed given by the defendant and recorded after the filing of said certificate and all persons claiming under such grantees. The court may in its discretion appoint agents or guardians ad litem to represent minors or other supposed claimants. If any person appears and claims an easement, however acquired, in such premises, he may bring an action to try the title thereto, alleging in his complaint how said easement was acquired and issue shall be framed accordingly. Any party may at his option assert such title or such easement by counterclaim in the plaintiff's action, but he shall not be required to do so. Trial of any action brought pursuant to a decree hereunder or of any counterclaim asserting such title or such easement shall be by jury, if brought in the Superior Court, unless waived. [PL 1971, c. 117, §5 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 6030-G — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710 / Section 6030-G
14 §6030-G. Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal
Status: in_force

1. No liability. The owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage or other damages resulting from or arising out of an occurrence involving an assistance animal at the dwelling unit. [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not limit the liability of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents: A. In cases of gross negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct on the part of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents; or [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] B. When the assistance animal is owned by or in the care of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents. [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 8811 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 759 / Section 8811
14 §8811. Saving clause
Status: in_force

This Act does not prevent the recognition under principles of comity or otherwise of a foreign-country judgment not within the scope of this Act. [PL 2021, c. 689, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2006 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2006
14 §2006. Estates tail
Status: in_force

Estates tail shall be taken, appraised and held as estates in fee simple.
14 M.R.S. § 4951 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 509 / Section 4951
14 §4951. Executions and warrants of distress against towns
Status: in_force

All executions or warrants of distress against a town shall be issued against the goods and chattels of the inhabitants thereof and against the real estate situated therein, whether owned by such town or not. The officer executing them shall satisfy them by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the inhabitants as provided by law. For want thereof, after diligent search, which fact the officer shall certify in his return, he shall levy upon and sell so much of the real estate in said town by lots, as they are owned, occupied or lotted out upon the plan thereof, as is necessary to satisfy said precepts and expenses of sale.
14 M.R.S. § 1511 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 311 / Section 1511
14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual
Status: in_force

When an action is brought in the name of the State for the benefit of a private person, his name and place of residence shall be indorsed on the summons. If the defendant prevails, judgment for his costs shall be rendered against such person and execution issued as if he were plaintiff.
14 M.R.S. § 1203-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 305 / Section 1203-A
14 §1203-A. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

1. Clerk. "Clerk" means the Clerk of Court of the Superior Court and includes any of his assistants. [PL 1983, c. 202, §1 (AMD).]

2. Court. "Court" means the Superior Court of this State and includes, when the context requires, any justice of the court. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

3. Juror. "Juror," for the purposes of this chapter, means any person who attends court for the purpose of serving on a jury, is on call and available to report to court to serve on a jury when so needed and so requested by the court or whose summoned service on a jury is postponed to a future date certain. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

4. Master list. "Master list" means a list of names and addresses, or identifying numbers, of prospective jurors that have been randomly selected from the source list. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

5. Random selection. "Random selection" means the selection of names in a manner immune from the purposeful or inadvertent introduction of subjective bias, so that no recognizable class of the population on the lists from which the names are being selected can be purposely or inadvertently included or excluded. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]

6. Source list. "Source list" means the list or lists from which names of prospective jurors are drawn. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2619 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2619
14 §2619. Executor or administrator liable as trustee; stockholders
Status: in_force

Any debt or legacy due from an executor or administrator and any goods, effects and credits in his hands, as such, may be attached by trustee process. The amount which a stockholder of a corporation is liable to pay to a judgment creditor thereof may be attached by a creditor of such judgment creditor by trustee process served on such stockholder at any time after the commencement of the judgment creditor's action against him, and before the rendition of judgment therein.
14 M.R.S. § 6959 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6959
14 §6959. Request of either party for appraisal of improvements
Status: in_force

The responsive pleading of the defendant shall state as a counterclaim any claim which he has to compensation for buildings and improvements on the premises and may request an estimation by the jury of the increased value of the premises by reason thereof. The plaintiff may file a request, in writing, that the jury would estimate what would have been the value of the premises at the time of trial, if no buildings had been erected, improvements made or waste committed. Both these estimates they shall make and state in their verdict. The jury shall allow for no buildings or improvements, except those that they find were made by the defendant, his grantor or assignor, and were judicious and proper under the circumstances.
14 M.R.S. § 5960 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5960
14 §5960. Supplemental relief
Status: in_force

Further relief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper. The application therefor shall be by petition to a court having jurisdiction to grant the relief. If the application be deemed sufficient, the court shall, on reasonable notice, require any adverse party whose rights have been adjudicated by the declaratory judgment or decree to show cause why further relief should not be granted forthwith.
14 M.R.S. § 6958 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6958
14 §6958. Defendant may have betterments
Status: in_force

The defendant shall have the benefit of this chapter as to the increased value of premises when the cause, including all real actions brought by a reversioner or remainderman, or his assigns, after the termination of a tenancy in dower, or any other life estate, against the assignee or grantee of the tenant of the life estate, or against his heirs or legal representatives, is determined in favor of the plaintiff.
14 M.R.S. § 6660 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 723 / Section 6660
14 §6660. Burden of proof
Status: in_force

In the trial of any action regarding title to a discontinued road or way, or portion thereof, brought pursuant to a decree under section 6654 or pursuant to sections 6655 to 6657 , or of a counterclaim asserted pursuant to section 6654 , the burden of proof concerning the construction of any deed or conveyance shall be borne by the party which is adverse to the party so owning said land immediately adjoining the discontinued road or way. [PL 1971, c. 577 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4301 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4301
14 §4301. Property of part owners; attachment; disposal
Status: in_force

When personal property is attached in a civil action against one or more part owners thereof, at the request of another part owner, it shall be appraised as provided, one appraiser to be chosen by the creditor, one by the officer and the other by the requesting part owner. Thereupon it shall be delivered to such part owner on his giving bond to the officer with 2 sufficient sureties, conditioned to restore it in like good order, pay the appraised value of the defendant's share therein or satisfy all judgments recovered in the attaching actions, if demanded within the time during which it would be held by the attachments. Such bond shall be returned with the writ of attachment with the doings of the officer thereon.
14 M.R.S. § 6030-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710 / Section 6030-A
14 §6030-A. Protection of rental property or tenants
Status: in_force

1. Commencing action. A landlord may file a petition against a tenant, a guest or invitee of a tenant or the owner of a dangerous pet on the premises for the protection of rental property or tenants when the landlord, the landlord's employee or agent, the landlord's rental property or persons who are tenants of the landlord have experienced harm or have been threatened with harm by a tenant of the landlord, a guest or invitee of a tenant or a dangerous pet on the premises. The landlord may file the petition in the landlord's own name or, when the landlord has written authority from a tenant to do so, may file the action on behalf of the aggrieved tenant, or both. [PL 2003, c. 265, §1 (AMD).]

2. Procedures and relief. Actions under this section are governed by the procedural provisions of Title 5, chapter 337‑A . In addition, a temporary order may be sought if the landlord's rental property is in an immediate and present danger of suffering substantial damage as a result of the defendant's actions, and additional injunctive relief may be granted enjoining the defendant from damaging the landlord's or aggrieved tenant's property or from threatening, assaulting, molesting, confronting or otherwise disturbing the peace of the landlord, the landlord's employee or agent or of any aggrieved tenant. [PL 1995, c. 650, §8 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6801 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 725 / Section 6801
14 §6801. Disseizor defined
Status: in_force

Every person alleged to be in possession of the premises demanded in such action, claiming any freehold therein, may be considered a disseizor for the purpose of trying the right.
14 M.R.S. § 2207 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 4 / Chapter 403 / Section 2207
14 §2207. Seizure considered made; proceedings after return day valid.
Status: in_force

The seizure on execution is considered made on the day when notice of the sale is given, and if the sale is not completed within 60 days after judgment it holds the right or interest seized within that time. The subsequent proceedings and return are valid, if made after the return day of the execution or after removal or disability of the officer.
14 M.R.S. § 5511 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 6 / Chapter 609 / Section 5511
14 §5511. Application for writ on behalf of another
Status: in_force

The Supreme Judicial Court or the Superior Court or any justice of either of said courts, on application of any person, may issue the writ of habeas corpus to bring before them any party alleged to be imprisoned or restrained of his liberty but not convicted and sentenced, who would be entitled to it on his own application, when from any cause he is incapable of making it.
14 M.R.S. § 5939 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5939
14 §5939. Modification or correction of award
Status: in_force

1. Application. Upon application made within 90 days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant, the court shall modify or correct the award where: A. There was an evident miscalculation of figures or an evident mistake in the description of any person, thing or property referred to in the award; [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] B. The arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted to them and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] C. The award is imperfect in a matter of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]

2. Modification or correction of award. If the application is granted, the court shall modify and correct the award so as to effect its intent and shall confirm the award as so modified and corrected. Otherwise, the court shall confirm the award as made. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]

3. Joinder of application. An application to modify or correct an award may be joined in the alternative with an application to vacate the award. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 6203-F — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 713 / Section 6203-F
14 §6203-F. Foreclosure of bond for deed and contracts for sale of real estate
Status: in_force

1. Foreclosure procedure. If the purchaser of real estate under a contract for the sale of real estate, including a bond for a deed, is in default of any of the terms of that contract, the seller or the seller's heirs or assigns may foreclose the rights of the purchaser in the contract not less than 30 days after giving the notice required by subsection 2 by any of the means provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages, except that the redemption period is 60 days. Within the redemption period, the purchaser or a person claiming under the purchaser may apply to any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or Superior Court for an extension of time to redeem, and after such notice as the court may order, for good cause shown, the court may extend the redemption period to a maximum of one year. An extension order is not binding against any person without actual notice of the order unless, within the 60-day period, a written notice describing the land, identifying the instrument under which foreclosure proceedings have been brought and setting forth the fact that application for extension of the redemption period has been made, is recorded in the registry of deeds in the county in which the land is located. This section may not be construed to extend the life of options with an ascertainable time of termination. The remedy afforded by this section supplements other legal remedies that may be available to the seller. [PL 1991, c. 707, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Mediation. Upon the request of either party, mediation must be provided as set forth in section 6321‑A if the premises are owner-occupied residential real property of no more than 4 units and the primary residence of the owner-occupant. [PL 2021, c. 350, §1 (NEW).]

2. Notice of right to cure; application. Before foreclosing the rights of the purchaser described in subsection 1 , the seller or the seller's heirs or assigns must give written notice to the purchaser at the last known address of the purchaser that the purchaser has 30 days to cure the default by full payment of all amounts past due including reasonable interest and late charges specified in the contract. If the purchaser tenders payment of the amount before the date specified in the notice, the purchaser is restored to all rights under the contract as though the default had not occurred. A. A seller gives notice to the purchaser under this section by mailing the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the notice is undeliverable by certified mail, the seller must send the notice to the purchaser by ordinary mail. The time when notice is given is the date the purchaser signs the receipt or, if the notice is undeliverable by certified mail, the date the notice was sent by ordinary mail. [PL 1991, c. 707, §2 (NEW).] B. This subsection applies only to contracts for the sale of residential real estate located in this State, when the purchaser is in possession of the subject real estate. All other transactions are governed by the terms of the contract and applicable law. [PL 1991, c. 707, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 707, §2 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 7353 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7353
14 §7353. Form of writ
Status: in_force

The form of the writ shall be as follows: "STATE OF MAINE. [L.S.]"...., ss. To the sheriff of our County of ...., or his deputy, Greeting. "We command you, that without delay you cause to be replevied, C.D., who, as it is said, is taken and detained in a place called N., in our said County of ...., by the duress of G.H., that he may appear at our Superior Court, next to be held at ...., within and for the County of ...., on the .... day of .... next, then and there in our said court to demand right and justice against said G.H. for the duress and imprisonment aforesaid, and to prosecute his replevin, as the law directs; provided that the said C.D.," (the plaintiff,) "before his deliverance, gives bond to the defendant, in such sum as you judge reasonable, with two sufficient sureties, with condition to appear at said court to prosecute his replevin against the defendant, and to have his body there to be redelivered, if thereto ordered by the court, and to pay all such damages and costs as are awarded against him; and if the plaintiff is delivered by you at a day before the sitting of said court, you shall summon the defendant to appear at said court. "Witness J.S., Esquire, our ...., at ...., the .... day of ...., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and .... L.M., Clerk."
14 M.R.S. § 7211 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 731 / Section 7211
14 §7211. Information to recover escheats
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may file an information for recovering seizin by the State for any real estate supposed to have escheated to the State for want of legal heirs. The court shall order such notice thereon as it judges proper.
14 M.R.S. § 5946 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5946
14 §5946. Act not retroactive
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to agreements made subsequent to October 7, 1967. [PL 1973, c. 625, §83 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 5520 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 6 / Chapter 609 / Section 5520
14 §5520. Production of body of restrained person; sickness
Status: in_force

The person making the return shall, at the same time, bring the body of the party, as commanded in the writ, if in his custody or power or under his restraint, unless prevented by sickness or infirmity of such party. In such case that fact shall be stated in the return. If proved to the satisfaction of the court or justice, a justice of the court may proceed to the place where the party is confined and there make his examination or may adjourn it to another time or make such other order in the case as law and justice require.
14 M.R.S. § 2803 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2803
14 §2803. Disposal of proceeds
Status: in_force

The officer, having sold on execution any personal property delivered to him by virtue of this chapter, after deducting the fees and charges of sale, shall pay to the plaintiff the sum by him paid or tendered to the trustee or applied in the performance of such contract or condition or discharge of such liability and the interest from the time of such payment, tender or application to the time of sale. So much of the residue as is required therefor, he shall apply in satisfaction of the plaintiff's judgment and pay the balance, if any, to the debtor, first paying the trustee his costs accruing as provided in section 2902 .
14 M.R.S. § 7306 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 735 / Section 7306
14 §7306. Disposal of money recovered for goods attached or taken on execution
Status: in_force

All sums recovered by an officer in an action of replevin on account of goods attached or taken in execution by him or recovered in a civil action upon the replevin bond shall be applied:

1. Fees, charges, expenses. To pay the lawful fees and charges of the officer, and the reasonable expenses of the replevin action, and of the action on the bond, so far as they are not reimbursed by the costs recovered;

2. Payment to creditor. To pay the creditor, in whose action the goods were attached or taken on execution, the sum, if any, recovered by him in that action or what remains unpaid, with interest at the rate of 12% a year for the time that the money was withheld from the creditor or the service of his execution was delayed by reason of the replevin;

3. Application of balance or if creditor does not recover judgment. If the attaching creditor in such case does not recover judgment in his action, or if any balance remains of the money so recovered by the officer after paying the creditor his due, such balance or the whole amount, as the case may be, shall be applied as the surplus of the proceeds of sale should have been applied if such goods had been sold on execution.
14 M.R.S. § 804 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 804
14 §804. Entry for condition broken
Status: in_force

Section 803 shall not prevent any person from entering, when so entitled by reason of any forfeiture or breach of condition; but if he claims under such a title, his right accrues when the forfeiture was incurred or the condition broken.
14 M.R.S. § 5930 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 706 / Section 5930
14 §5930. Majority action by arbitrators
Status: in_force

The powers of the arbitrators may be exercised by a majority unless otherwise provided by the agreement or by this chapter. [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 2954 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 2954
14 §2954. Default on proceedings after judgment
Status: in_force

If a trustee defaulted on proceedings after judgment was examined in the original action, judgment shall be rendered on the facts stated in his disclosure or proved at the trial, for such part of the goods, effects and credits for which he is chargeable as trustee as remain in his hands, if any, or so much thereof as is then due and unsatisfied on the judgment against the principal defendant. If it appears that such person paid and delivered the whole amount thereof on the execution issued on the original judgment, he is not liable for costs on the proceedings after judgment.
14 M.R.S. § 810-A — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 205 / Section 810-A
14 §810-A. Mistake of boundary line
Status: in_force

If a person takes possession of land by mistake as to the location of the true boundary line, the possessor's mistaken belief does not defeat a claim of adverse possession. [PL 2009, c. 255, §1 (AMD).]
14 M.R.S. § 3580 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 504 / Section 3580
14 §3580. Extinguishment of cause of action
Status: in_force

A cause of action with respect to a fraudulent transfer or obligation under this Act is extinguished unless action is brought: [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

1. Intent to defraud. Under section 3575, subsection 1, paragraph A , within 6 years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred or, if later, within one year after the transfer or obligation was or could reasonably have been discovered by the claimant; or [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]

2. Failure to receive reasonably equivalent value; transfer to insider. Under section 3575, subsection 1, paragraph B , or section 3576, subsection 1 or 2 , within 6 years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred. [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 5953 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 707 / Section 5953
14 §5953. Scope
Status: in_force

Courts of record within their respective jurisdictions shall have power to declare rights, status and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect. Such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
14 M.R.S. § 3105 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 501 / Section 3105
14 §3105. Discharge of trustee in another county
Status: in_force

When an action is brought against a trustee in a county where he resides but where neither the plaintiff nor defendant resides, and the trustee is discharged or the action is dismissed as to him, the action shall still proceed if there was legal service on the principal defendant, unless it is set forth by motion or answer and established on hearing that the trustee was collusively included in the action for the purpose of giving the court in such county jurisdiction.
14 M.R.S. § 8905 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 761 / Section 8905
14 §8905. Effect of registration
Status: in_force

1. Effect. Subject to subsection 2 , a Canadian judgment registered under section 8904 has the same effect as provided in chapter 759 for a judgment a court determines to be entitled to recognition. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement limitations. A Canadian judgment registered under section 8904 may not be enforced by sale or other disposition of property, or by seizure of property or trustee process, until 31 days after notice of registration is served under section 8906 . The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time. This subsection does not preclude use of relief available under the law of this State other than this Act to prevent dissipation, disposition or removal of property. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
14 M.R.S. § 4602 — ME Code / Title 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 507 / Section 4602
14 §4602. Methods of dissolution
Status: in_force

An attachment of real or personal property is dissolved when a judgment for the defendant has become final by expiration of the time for appeal, by dismissal of an appeal or on certificate of decision from the law court; by a decree of insolvency on his estate before a levy or sale on execution; by insolvency proceedings commenced within 4 months as provided in the insolvency law; by a reference of the action and all demands between the parties thereto by a rule of court and judgment on the report of the referees; and by an amendment of the complaint, by consent of parties, so as to embrace a larger demand than it originally did, and judgment for the plaintiff thereon, unless the record shows that no claims were allowed the plaintiff not originally stated in the complaint.