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14 ME Rev Stat § 5937 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5937. Confirmation of an award

 §5937. Confirmation of an award 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5938 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5938. Vacating an award

 §5938. Vacating an award 1.  Vacating award.  Upon application of a party, the court shall vacate an award where:   A. The award was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]B. There was evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral or corruption in any of the arbitrators or misconduct prejudicing the rights of any party;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]C. The arbitrators exceeded their powers;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]D. The arbitrators refused to postpone the hearing upon sufficient cause being shown therefor or refused to hear evidence material to the controversy or otherwise so conducted the hearing, contrary to the provisions of section 5931, as to prejudice substantially the rights of a party;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]E. There was no arbitration agreement and the issue was not adversely determined in proceedings under section 5928 and the party did not participate in the arbitration hearing without raising the objection; or   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]F. The award was not made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so fixed, within such time as the court has ordered, and the party has not waived the objection.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]But the fact that the relief was such that it could not or would not be granted by a court of law or equity is not ground for vacating or refusing to confirm the award.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] 2.  Application.  An application under this section shall be made within 90 days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant, except that, if predicated upon corruption, fraud or other undue means, it shall be made within 90 days after such grounds are known or should have been known.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] 3.  Rehearing.  In vacating the award on grounds other than stated in paragraph E of subsection 1 the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators chosen as provided in the agreement, or in the absence thereof, by the court in accordance with section 5929, or, if the award is vacated on grounds set forth in paragraphs C and D of subsection 1 the court may order a rehearing before the arbitrators who made the award or their successors appointed in accordance with section 5929. The time within which the agreement requires the award to be made is applicable to the rehearing and commences from the date of the order.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] 4.  Confirmation of award.  If the application to vacate is denied and no motion to modify or correct the award is pending, the court shall confirm the award.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5939 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5939. Modification or correction of award

 §5939. Modification or correction of award 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5940 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5940. Judgment or decree on award

 §5940. Judgment or decree on award Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying or correcting an award, judgment or decree shall be entered in conformity therewith and be enforced as any other judgment or decree. Costs of the application and of the proceedings subsequent thereto and disbursements may be awarded by the court.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5941 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5941. Judgment roll, docketing

 §5941. Judgment roll, docketing 1.  Entry of judgment.  On entry of judgment or decree, the clerk shall prepare the judgment roll consisting, to the extent filed, of the following:   A. The agreement and each written extension of the time within which to make the award;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]B. The award;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]C. A copy of the order confirming, modifying or correcting the award; and   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]D. A copy of the judgment or decree.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).][PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] 2.  Docketed as if in action.  The judgment or decree may be docketed as if rendered in an action.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5942 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5942. Applications to court

 §5942. Applications to court Except as otherwise provided, an application to the court under this chapter shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner and upon the notice provided by law or rule of court for the making and hearing of motions. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, notice of an initial application for an order shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in an action.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5943 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5943. Court, jurisdiction

 §5943. Court, jurisdiction The term "court" means the Superior Court or the District Court of this State. The making of an agreement described in section 5927 providing for arbitration in this State confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under this chapter and to enter judgment on an award under the agreement.   [PL 2011, c. 80, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 80, §5 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5944 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5944. Venue

 §5944. Venue If the action is to be heard in the Superior Court, an initial application must be made to the Superior Court of the county in which the agreement provides the arbitration hearing must be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the county in which it was held. Otherwise the application must be made in the county where the adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if the adverse party has no residence or place of business in this State, to the court of any county. All subsequent applications must be made to the court hearing the initial application unless the court otherwise directs.   [PL 2011, c. 80, §6 (AMD).]If the action is to be heard in the District Court, an initial application must be made to the division of the District Court in which the agreement provides the arbitration hearing must be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the division in which it was held. Otherwise the application must be made in the division where the adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if the adverse party has no residence or place of business in this State, to any District Court. All subsequent applications must be made to the court hearing the initial application unless the court otherwise directs.   [PL 2011, c. 80, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 80, §6 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5945 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5945. Appeals

 §5945. Appeals 1.  Grounds for appeal.  An appeal may be taken from:   A. An order denying an application to compel arbitration made under section 5928;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]B. An order granting an application to stay arbitration made under section 5928, subsection 2;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]C. An order confirming or denying confirmation of an award;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]D. An order modifying or correcting an award;   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]E. An order vacating an award without directing a rehearing; or   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]F. A judgment or decree entered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).][PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] 2.  Procedure.  The appeal shall be taken in the manner and to the same extent as from orders or judgments in a civil action.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5946 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5946. Act not retroactive

 §5946. Act not retroactive This chapter applies only to agreements made subsequent to October 7, 1967.   [PL 1973, c. 625, §83 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §83 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5947 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5947. Uniformity of interpretation

 §5947. Uniformity of interpretation This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5948 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5948. Intent

 §5948. Intent 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 287, §1 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 544, §46 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5949 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT|14 §5949. Short title

 §5949. Short title This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Arbitration Act."   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5951. Uniformity of interpretation; title

 §5951. Uniformity of interpretation; title 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 ME Rev Stat § 5952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5952. Definitions

 §5952. Definitions The word "person," wherever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, or municipal or other corporation of any character whatsoever.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5953. Scope

 §5953. Scope 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 ME Rev Stat § 5954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5954. Construction and validity of statutes

 §5954. Construction and validity of statutes Any person interested under a deed, will, written contract or other writings constituting a contract, or whose rights, status or other legal relations are affected by a statute, municipal ordinance, contract or franchise may have determined any question of construction or validity arising under the instrument, statute, ordinance, contract or franchise and obtain a declaration of rights, status or other legal relations thereunder.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5955. Construction of contracts before or after breach

 §5955. Construction of contracts before or after breach A contract may be construed either before or after there has been a breach thereof.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5956 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5956. Rights of executor, fiduciaries and other interested persons

 §5956. Rights of executor, fiduciaries and other interested persons 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.   SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 299, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 5957 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5957. Extent of relief

 §5957. Extent of relief The enumeration in sections 5954 to 5956 does not limit or restrict the exercise of the general powers conferred in section 5953 in any proceeding where declaratory relief is sought, in which a judgment or decree will terminate the controversy or remove an uncertainty.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5958 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5958. Discretion of court

 §5958. Discretion of court 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 ME Rev Stat § 5959 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5959. Review

 §5959. Review All orders, judgments and decrees under this chapter may be reviewed as other orders, judgments and decrees.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5960 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5960. Supplemental relief

 §5960. Supplemental relief 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 ME Rev Stat § 5961 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5961. Jury trial

 §5961. Jury trial When a proceeding under this chapter involves the determination of an issue of fact, such issue may be tried and determined in the same manner as issues of fact are tried and determined in other civil actions in the court in which the proceeding is pending.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5962 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5962. Costs

 §5962. Costs In any proceeding under this chapter, the court may make such award of costs as may seem equitable and just.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5963 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 707: DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS ACT|14 §5963. Parties

 §5963. Parties 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 ME Rev Stat § 6022 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710: RENTAL PROPERTY|14 §6022. Receipts for rent payments and security deposits

 §6022. Receipts for rent payments and security deposits 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 180 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6023 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710: RENTAL PROPERTY|14 §6023. Agency

 §6023. Agency Any person authorized to enter into a residential lease or tenancy at will agreement on behalf of the owner or owners of the premises is deemed to be the owner's agent for purposes of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 180 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 566, §9 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6024 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710: RENTAL PROPERTY|14 §6024. Heat and utilities in common areas

 §6024. Heat and utilities in common areas A landlord may not enter into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building where the expense of furnishing heat or electricity or any other utility to the common areas or other area not within the unit is the sole responsibility of the tenant in that unit, unless both parties to the lease or tenancy at will agreement have agreed in writing that the tenant will pay for such costs in return for a stated reduction in rent or other specified fair consideration that approximates the actual cost of providing heat or utilities to the common areas. "Common areas" includes, but is not limited to, hallways, stairwells, basements, attics, storage areas, fuel furnaces or water heaters used in common with other tenants. Except as provided in this section, a written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable to the tenant for actual damages or $250, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. In any action brought pursuant to this section, there is a rebuttable presumption that the landlord is aware that the tenant has been furnishing heat or utility service to common areas or other units. If the landlord rebuts this presumption, the landlord is required to comply with this section but is only liable to the tenant for actual damages suffered by the tenant.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 176 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 400 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 480, §A10 (RAL). PL 1985, c. 638, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 566, §10 (AMD).