Rule 12 – Exhibits

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(a) Every exhibit placed on file or offered in evidence shall be held in the custody of the clerk. Unless there is good reason why the original of an exhibit should be retained, upon application, the court may order a copy filed in its place. Public records offered in...

Rule 11 – Judgments and Decrees

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Whenever a judgment or decree is signed by the presiding judge it shall be delivered to the clerk and immediately filed in the records of the court and the fee required by law shall be forthwith paid to the clerk. Failure of parties to observe this Rule shall be...

Rule 10 – Death or Removal of Attorney

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(a) Whenever an attorney representing a party to an action, or in another civil proceeding of any kind is removed, withdraws or ceases to act as such, said attorney must inform the court and all other parties of the full name and address of his/her client and any...

Rule 9 – Juror Questionnaire

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All jurors are requested to complete a questionnaire, the form of which is on file with the clerk in his/her general order file and which contains basic vital statistics and other pertinent information. The completed forms will only be available to the parties, the...

Rule 8 – Findings and Conclusions

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In all matters where the court must enter findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Rule 52, M. R. Civ. P., all parties shall file with the court, and serve upon all opposing parties, at least seven days prior to the scheduled trial or hearing, proposed...