Maine § 351. - Testimony of deceased subscribing witness or magistrate
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 351. — Testimony of deceased subscribing witness or magistrate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 351.. Testimony of deceased subscribing witness or magistrate
When the testimony of a subscribing witness to a deed or of the magistrate who took the acknowledgment thereof has been taken in the trial of any civil action in relation to the execution, delivery or registry of such deed, and such witness has since died, proof of such former testimony is admissible in the trial of any other civil action involving the same question if the parties are the same or if one of the parties is the same and the adverse party acted as agent or attorney for the adverse party in the former action, but such testimony may be impeached like the testimony of a living witness.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 351.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 351. cover?
Section 351. ("Testimony of deceased subscribing witness or magistrate") 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 § 351.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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