Maine § 2021. - Assignee may bring action in own name
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2021. — Assignee may bring action in own name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2021.. Assignee may bring action in own name
In all cases where a judgment has been assigned as provided for in section 2020 and is not discharged, the assignee may bring a civil action thereon in his own name. Upon averment and proof of the facts aforesaid, the court may render judgment and execution thereon in his favor, subject to any legal defense which the debtor might have if the action were instituted by the original creditor.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2021.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2021. cover?
Section 2021. ("Assignee may bring action in own name") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2021.?
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