Maine § 108. - Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 108. — Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 108.. Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk
The Justices of the Superior Court shall establish a seal for said court. All summonses, writs and other processes of said court shall be in the name of the State under the seal of said court. They shall be signed by any one of the clerks and obeyed and executed throughout the State. The clerk in any county may sign and issue any such summons, writ or other process for an action in the Superior Court in any other county in which the action might legally be brought. A facsimile of the signature of the clerks of the Superior Courts imprinted by or at their direction upon any writ, summons, subpoena, order or notice or order of attachment, except executions and criminal process, shall have the same validity as their written signature.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 108.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 108. cover?
Section 108. ("Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk") 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 § 108.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 108." (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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