Maine § 3865. - Pro rata distribution; prevention of double liens
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3865. — Pro rata distribution; prevention of double liens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3865.. Pro rata distribution; prevention of double liens
If such proceeds are not enough to pay in full the judgments recovered and the claims still undecided, the court may order the money to remain until all the actions are terminated, and then divide pro rata; or it may direct a sufficient amount to be retained to pay on the undecided claims their proportion and divide the residue ratably among the judgments recovered, and if, after all the actions are terminated, and the judgments recovered subsequent to the first division have received the same proportion as prior judgments, there is any sum remaining, it shall be divided among the judgments pro rata, and in such division the court shall make such orders as will prevent the enforcement of a double lien and will secure the just rights of all.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3865.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3865. cover?
Section 3865. ("Pro rata distribution; prevention of double liens") 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 § 3865.?
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