Maine § 3858. - Entry of action; who may defend; bond
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3858. — Entry of action; who may defend; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3858.. Entry of action; who may defend; bond
The actions must be entered on the docket as follows: the person claiming the lien, as plaintiff, the person alleged to be personally liable, as defendant, and the name or other description of the vessel attached. The owners or mortgagees of the vessel, or any plaintiff in an action in which it is attached for a lien, may appear and defend any action so far as relates to the validity and amount of the lien claim, but the plaintiff may not so defend until the plaintiff gives bond, to the satisfaction of the court, to pay the costs awarded against the plaintiff. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §97 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3858.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3858. cover?
Section 3858. ("Entry of action; who may defend; bond") 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 § 3858.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3858." (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 § 3858. apply to my situation?
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