Maine § 2857. - Remedy on bond where executor or administrator fails to pay
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2857. — Remedy on bond where executor or administrator fails to pay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2857.. Remedy on bond where executor or administrator fails to pay
If after final judgment against an executor or administrator for any certain sum due from him as trustee he neglects to pay it, the original plaintiff in the foreign attachment has the same remedy for recovering the amount, either upon a suggestion of waste or by an action on the administration bond, as the principal defendant in the foreign attachment would have had upon a judgment recovered by himself for the same demand against the executor or administrator.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2857.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2857. cover?
Section 2857. ("Remedy on bond where executor or administrator fails to pay") 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 § 2857.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2857." (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 § 2857. apply to my situation?
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