Maine § 552. - Recording of deposition and other papers
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 552. — Recording of deposition and other papers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 552.. Recording of deposition and other papers
Any deposition to perpetuate testimony taken before action or pending appeal together with the verified petition therefor and certificate of the officer before whom it was taken shall, within 90 days after the taking, be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county where the land or any part of it lies, if the deposition relates to real estate; if not, in the county where the parties or any of them reside.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 552.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 552. cover?
Section 552. ("Recording of deposition and other papers") 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 § 552.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 552." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 552. apply to my situation?
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