Maine § 3578. - Remedies of creditors
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3578. — Remedies of creditors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3578.. Remedies of creditors
1. Action for relief. In any action for relief against a transfer or obligation under this Act, a creditor, subject to the limitations provided in section 3579, may obtain:
A. Avoidance of the transfer or obligation to the extent necessary to satisfy the creditor's claim; [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
B. An attachment, trustee process or other provisional remedy against the asset transferred or other property of the transferee in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law; or [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
C. Subject to applicable principles of equity and in accordance with applicable civil rules of procedure:
(2) Appointment of a receiver to take charge of the asset transferred or of other property of the transferee;
(3) Damages in an amount not to exceed double the value of the property transferred or concealed; or
(4) Any other relief the circumstances may require. [PL 1991, c. 114 (AMD).]
2. Execution. If a creditor has obtained a judgment on a claim against the debtor, the creditor, if the court so orders, may levy execution on the asset transferred or its proceeds.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3578.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3578. cover?
Section 3578. ("Remedies of creditors") 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 § 3578.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3578." (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 § 3578. apply to my situation?
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