Maine § 3002. - Trustee exempt from costs in proceedings after judgment
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3002. — Trustee exempt from costs in proceedings after judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3002.. Trustee exempt from costs in proceedings after judgment
If a person summoned as trustee is prevented from appearing in the original action by absence from the State or any other reason deemed sufficient by the court and a default is entered against him, he is not liable for costs in the proceedings after judgment; but, on his disclosure, the court may allow him his reasonable costs and charges, to be retained or recovered as if he had appeared in the original action.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3002.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3002. cover?
Section 3002. ("Trustee exempt from costs in proceedings after judgment") 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 § 3002.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3002." (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 § 3002. apply to my situation?
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