Rule 15 – Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a) Amendments. A party may amend the party’s pleading once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served or, if the pleading is one to which no responsive pleading is permitted and the action has not been placed upon the trial...

Rule 14 – Third-party Practice

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a) When Defendant May Bring in Third Party. At any time after commencement of the action a defendant as a third-party plaintiff may cause to be served a summons, complaint, and notice regarding Electronic Service upon a person not a party to the action who is or may...

Rule 34 – Arrest of Judgment

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Maine

The court on motion of a defendant shall arrest judgment if the court was without jurisdiction of the crime charged. The motion in arrest of judgment shall be made prior to the entry of judgment or within 14 days thereafter or within such further time as the court may...

Rule 33 – New Trial

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Maine

The court on motion of the defendant may grant a new trial to the defendant if required in the interest of justice. If the trial was by the court without a jury the court on motion of a defendant for a new trial may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional...

Rule 13 – Counterclaim and Cross-claim

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a) Compulsory Counterclaims. (1)Pleadings. Unless otherwise specifically provided by statute or unless the relief demanded in the opposing party’s claim is for damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance or control of a motor vehicle by the pleader, a...