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14 ME Rev Stat § 1502-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1502-C. Discretionary costs

 §1502-C. Discretionary costs In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items:   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]1.  Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses.  Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by Title 16, section 251;   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Cost of medical reports.  The cost of reasonable medical reports, not including costs of the examination or treatment of a patient, which are prepared for the purpose of litigation and which are exchanged by the parties;   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Visual aids.  The reasonable costs of charts, diagrams, photographs and other visual aids necessary for clear understanding of the case by the court or jury not to exceed $500;   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Costs of depositions.  Costs in the taking of depositions as allowed by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court or by other law; and   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 5.  Other costs.  Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may allow by rule.   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1502-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1502-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 1503-D)

 §1502-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 1503-D)The clerk shall set costs under section 1502-B and interest under section 1602-B to the extent they appear from the record. The prevailing party or the prevailing party's attorney may submit a bill of costs for all other costs or interest to the court not later than 10 days after entry of judgment and serve copies on all parties who have appeared and may be required to pay these costs. Any party required to pay all or any part of these costs, except a party who is defaulted and has not appeared, may, within 10 days after the date of service, challenge any items of cost or interest and request review by the court. The prevailing party shall, within 10 days after a challenge, submit to the court any vouchers or other records verifying any challenged items of cost or interest. Either side may request oral argument and submit affidavits and briefs. An evidentiary hearing on the reasonableness of costs or interest will be held only when the judge determines that there exists a substantial need for the hearing and the amount of challenged costs or interest are substantial. If the presiding judge determines that the imposition of costs will cause a significant financial hardship to any party, the judge may waive all or part of the costs with respect to that party.   [PL 2003, c. 460, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 737, §A36 (RAL). PL 1989, c. 360 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 460, §3 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1503. Appeals in condemnation proceedings

 §1503. Appeals in condemnation proceedings In all proceedings for the estimation of damages for the taking of lands or other property under any general or special law, if the owner of the land, after an award made by the county commissioners, enters an appeal therefrom and fails to obtain a final judgment for an amount greater than the amount of the said award with interest thereon to the date of said judgment, he shall be subject to costs accruing after the date of said first award and the amount thereof may be applied in reduction of the sum required to be paid by said judgment.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1503-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1503-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 14, SECTION 1502-D)

 §1503-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 14, SECTION 1502-D)  SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §A36 (RAL).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1504. Plaintiff appealing favorable judgment

 §1504. Plaintiff appealing favorable judgment 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 ME Rev Stat § 1505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1505. Replevin actions

 §1505. Replevin actions In actions of replevin commenced in the Superior Court, when the jury finds that each party owned a part of the property, they shall find and state in their verdict the value of the part owned by the plaintiff when replevied without regard to the value as estimated in the replevin bond. If such value does not exceed $20, the plaintiff recovers for costs only 1/4 part of such value.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1506. Improper action in Superior Court, 1/4 costs; report of referees, full costs allowed

 §1506. Improper action in Superior Court, 1/4 costs; report of referees, full costs allowed In actions commenced in the Superior Court, except those by or against towns for the support of paupers, if it appears on the rendition of judgment that the action should have been commenced before a District Court, including actions of replevin where the value of the property does not exceed $20, the plaintiff recovers for costs only 1/4 part of his debt or damages. On reports of referees, full costs may be allowed unless the report otherwise provides.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1507 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs

 §1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs When a counterclaim is filed and the plaintiff recovers not exceeding $20, he is entitled to full costs if the jury certify in their verdict that the damages were reduced to that sum by reason of the amount allowed on the counterclaim.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1508. Costs of evidence not increased by multiple damages

 §1508. Costs of evidence not increased by multiple damages When a party recovers double or treble costs, the fees of witnesses, depositions, copies and other evidence are not doubled or trebled.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1509 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1509. Petitions for relief

 §1509. Petitions for relief On application of a private person for relief from a judgment or for relief in the nature of certiorari, mandamus or quo warranto, or like process, the court may or may not allow costs to a person appearing on notice as defendant.   [PL 1967, c. 441, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 441, §5 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1510 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1510. Plaintiff's action dismissed; costs to defendant

 §1510. Plaintiff's action dismissed; costs to defendant When a plaintiff's action is voluntarily or involuntarily dismissed, the defendant recovers costs against him, and in all actions, as well as those of qui tam as others, the party prevailing is entitled to his legal costs.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual

 §1511. Action in name of State by individual 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 ME Rev Stat § 1512 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1512. State liable in civil action

 §1512. State liable in civil action 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 ME Rev Stat § 1513 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1513. Travel fees not taxable for State

 §1513. Travel fees not taxable for State When the State recovers costs in a civil action no fees shall be taxed for the travel of an attorney.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1514 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs

 §1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs When a plaintiff brings divers actions which might have been joined in one against the same party and which are first in order for trial at the same term of court, or divides an account which might all have been sued for in one action and commences successive actions upon parts of the same or brings more than one action on a joint and several contract, he shall not recover costs nor have execution running against the body of the same defendant, in more than one such action, unless the court, after notice to the defendant and hearing, shall otherwise direct.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1515 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1515. If execution available, no costs in action on judgment

 §1515. If execution available, no costs in action on judgment A plaintiff shall not be allowed costs in an action on a judgment of any tribunal on which an execution could issue when such action was commenced, except in trustee process.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1516 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1516. Travel in actions by a corporation

 §1516. Travel in actions by a corporation In actions of a corporation, its travel is computed from the place where it is situated, if local, otherwise from the place where its business is usually transacted, not exceeding 40 miles, unless its agent actually travels a greater distance to attend court.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1517 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1517. Power of court

 §1517. Power of court The power of the court to require payment of costs or to refuse them as the condition of amendment or continuance is not affected by this Title.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1518 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs

 §1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs When a defendant pleads a discharge in bankruptcy or insolvency obtained after the commencement of the action, he recovers no costs before the time when the certificate was produced in court.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1519 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1519. Hearing on costs; appeals (REPEALED)

 §1519. Hearing on costs; appeals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 384, §5 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1520 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1520. Costs for creditor where debtor not discharged (REPEALED)

 §1520. Costs for creditor where debtor not discharged (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 408, §6 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1521 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1521. Disclosure proceedings (REPEALED)

 §1521. Disclosure proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 408, §6 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1522 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS|14 §1522. Litigation costs

 §1522. Litigation costs 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 9, §G2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 65, §C8 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1601. Entry of judgment; attachments and rights to disclose preserved; death of party

 §1601. Entry of judgment; attachments and rights to disclose preserved; death of party In criminal cases the clerk of courts of a county, by virtue of a certificate from the law court, received in vacation, shall enter judgment as of the preceding term.   In civil cases judgment shall be entered forthwith upon receipt of the certificate of decision from the law court. If the judgment is for the plaintiff, any attachment then in force shall continue for 60 days after entry of such judgment. When a party to an action dies while the action is pending before the law court, and no suggestion of death has been made upon the docket of the county where the action is pending, at the time when the certificate of decision is received by the clerk of courts in such county, any Justice of the Superior Court may order such action to be continued in order that such death may be suggested upon such county docket, and the proper parties entitled to defend or prosecute such action may enter their appearance therein. Such justice may further order that any attachment then in force shall continue for such time in excess of 60 days after entry of judgment as in his discretion he deems necessary to protect the interests of the plaintiff.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1602. Interest before judgments (REPEALED)

 §1602. Interest before judgments (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 397, §1 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 228 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 147 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 655, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 162, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 427, §1 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 583, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 646, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 165 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D13 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 460, §4 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1602-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1602-A. Interest after judgment (REPEALED)

 §1602-A. Interest after judgment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 646, §4 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 502, §B15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 489 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 460, §5 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1602-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1602-C. Interest after judgment

 §1602-C. Interest after judgment 1.  Rate.  In all civil and small claims actions, post-judgment interest is allowed at a rate equal to:   A. In actions involving a contract or note that contains a provision relating to interest, the rate set forth in the contract or note or the rate in paragraph B, whichever is greater; and   [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]B. In all other actions, the one-year United States Treasury bill rate plus 6%.   (1) For purposes of this paragraph, "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 post-judgment interest begins to accrue.   (2) 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 paragraph.   [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).]The applicable post-judgment interest rate must be stated in the judgment, except for judgments in small claims actions.   [PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Accrual; suspension; waiver.  Post-judgment interest accrues from and after the date of entry of judgment and includes the period of any appeal. In actions involving a contract or note that contains a provision relating to interest, the rate of interest is fixed as of the date of judgment. 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 460, §6 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1603. -- Actions on judgments (REPEALED)

 §1603. -- Actions on judgments (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 397, §2 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 1604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1604. Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds

 §1604. Judgment divesting real estate recorded in registry of deeds No judgment or decree divesting any person of title to real estate shall be effectual against any person not a party to the action in which such judgment or decree is rendered, and persons not having actual notice thereof, unless a copy of such judgment or decree or so much thereof as relates to the title to such real estate duly certified by the clerk of courts in and for the county where said judgment or decree is rendered is, within 30 days after the rendering of such judgment or decree, duly recorded in the registry of deeds in the county or district in which such real estate is situated.
14 ME Rev Stat § 1605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT|Chapter 313: JUDGMENTS|14 §1605. Settlements to be approved by court

 §1605. Settlements to be approved by court No settlement of any action brought in behalf of an infant by next friend or defended on the infant's behalf by guardian or guardian ad litem is valid unless approved by the court in which the action is pending, or affirmed by an entry of judgment. If no action has been commenced, an infant by next friend may apply to any court in which an action based on the claim of the infant could have been commenced for an order approving the settlement of any such claim. An order approving such a settlement has the effect of a judgment. The court may make all necessary orders for protecting the interests of the infant, including requiring that funds be disbursed through establishment of a trust, and may require the guardian ad litem or next friend to give bond to truly account for all money received in behalf of the infant.   [PL 1993, c. 97, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 540, §§17-A (NEW). PL 1993, c. 97, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 3120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 502: ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS|14 §3120. Purpose

 §3120. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide an efficient procedure for the enforcement of money judgments. It is not an exclusive procedure and may be utilized with any other available procedure.   [PL 1987, c. 184, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 184, §1 (NEW).