Rule 4B – Trustee Process

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a) Availability of Trustee Process. In any personal action under these rules except actions only for specific recovery of goods and chattels, for malicious prosecution, for slander by writing or speaking, or for assault and battery, trustee process may be used, in...

Rule 4A – Attachment

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a) Availability of Attachment. In any action under these rules, real estate, goods and chattels and other property may, in the manner and to the extent provided by law, but subject to the requirements of this rule, be attached and held to satisfy the judgment for...

Rule 4 – Process

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(a) Summons: Form. The summons shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the clerk; be under the seal of the court; contain the name of the court and the names of the parties; be directed to the defendant; state the name and addres, including email address,...

Rule 23 – Trial by Jury or by the Court

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Maine

(a) Trial by Jury; Waiver. All cases in the Unified Criminal Docket shall proceed to jury trial unless the defendant, with the approval of the court, waives a jury trial in writing signed by the defendant in open court, but the absence of a writing in such a case...

Rule 3 – Commencement of Action

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

Except as otherwise provided in these rules, a civil action is commenced (1) by the service of a summons, complaint, and notice regarding Electronic Service, or (2) by filing a complaint with the court. When method (1) is used, the complaint must be filed with the...