Maine § 161. - When lack of privity no defense in action against manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 161. — When lack of privity no defense in action against manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161.. When lack of privity no defense in action against manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods
Lack of privity between plaintiff and defendant shall be no defense in any action brought against the manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods under Title 14, section 221 or for negligence, although the plaintiff did not purchase the goods from the defendant, if the plaintiff was a person whom the manufacturer, seller or supplier might reasonably have expected to use, consume or be affected by the goods. [PL 1973, c. 788, §57 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 161.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 161. cover?
Section 161. ("When lack of privity no defense in action against manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods") 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 § 161.?
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