Maine § 3102. - Default for nonappearance; costs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3102. — Default for nonappearance; costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3102.. Default for nonappearance; costs
When the person summoned under section 3101 does not appear and answer to the action, that person must be defaulted, adjudged trustee to the extent provided in section 2614 and be liable to costs. If that person appears at the return day and submits to an examination on oath and is discharged, the person must be allowed legal costs. If the person is charged, the person may retain the amount of costs. When the plaintiff dismisses the action against the trustee or the principal, the trustee must be allowed costs. [PL 2003, c. 149, §10 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3102.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3102. cover?
Section 3102. ("Default for nonappearance; costs") 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 § 3102.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3102." (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 § 3102. apply to my situation?
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