Maine § 1287. - Action may be commenced in 10 years after disability
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1287. — Action may be commenced in 10 years after disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1287.. Action may be commenced in 10 years after disability
If any former owner, or person claiming under that former owner, during the period of 20 years, or any portion of that period, is a minor, is suffering from a mental illness, is imprisoned or is absent from the United States, that person may, if otherwise entitled, bring such action at any time within 10 years after such disability is removed, notwithstanding that the period of 20 years has expired, and if such person dies during the continuance of the disability, and a determination or judgment has not been had on that person's title or right of action, such action may be brought by that person's heirs or other person claiming under that person at any time within 10 years after that person's death, notwithstanding that the 20 years have elapsed. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §73 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1287.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1287. cover?
Section 1287. ("Action may be commenced in 10 years after disability") 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 § 1287.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1287." (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 § 1287. apply to my situation?
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