Maine § 2625. - Defendant in pending action summoned as trustee of plaintiff
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2625. — Defendant in pending action summoned as trustee of plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2625.. Defendant in pending action summoned as trustee of plaintiff
If, during the pendency of an action, the defendant is summoned as trustee of the plaintiff, the first action may nevertheless proceed so far as to ascertain by a verdict or otherwise, what sum, if any, is due from the defendant; but the court may, on motion of the plaintiff in the trustee action, continue it for judgment until the termination of the trustee action, or until the attachment therein is dissolved by the discharge of the trustee or satisfaction of the judgment otherwise.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2625.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2625. cover?
Section 2625. ("Defendant in pending action summoned as trustee of plaintiff") 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 § 2625.?
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