Maine § 3859. - Offer of default; admission of sum due
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3859. — Offer of default; admission of sum due, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3859.. Offer of default; admission of sum due
The defendant may offer to be defaulted as in other cases. The owners of the vessel may admit, in writing filed with the clerk, that a certain sum is due the plaintiff as a lien on the vessel. If the plaintiff does not recover a greater sum as lien, the plaintiff recovers no costs against the owner or the vessel or its proceeds after the admission is filed, but the owner recovers costs thereafter. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §98 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3859.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3859. cover?
Section 3859. ("Offer of default; admission of sum due") 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 § 3859.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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