Maine § 2206. - Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2206. — Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2206.. Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another
When the officer deems it for the interest of all concerned to postpone the sale, he may adjourn it for any time not exceeding 7 days, and so from time to time until a sale is made, giving notice at the time of each adjournment by public proclamation. When he is unable to attend at the time and place of sale, another officer may adjourn it not exceeding 10 days, and if such inability is not then removed, may sell and make his return as the first officer might.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2206.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2206. cover?
Section 2206. ("Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another") 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 § 2206.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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