Maine § 1108. - Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1108. — Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1108.. Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence
A final judgment or decree hereafter rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or on behalf of the State under the antitrust laws to the effect that a defendant has violated these laws shall be prima facie evidence against the defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any party against that defendant under such laws as to matters respecting which that judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto; provided that this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees entered before any testimony has been taken. Nothing contained in this section may be construed to impose any limitation on the application of collateral estoppel. [PL 1983, c. 340, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1108.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1108. cover?
Section 1108. ("Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence") 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 § 1108.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1108." (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 § 1108. apply to my situation?
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