Maine § 4. - Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4. — Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.. Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee
The assignee of a grantee or his executor or administrator after eviction by an older and better title may maintain an action on a covenant of seizin or freedom from encumbrance contained in absolute deeds of the premises between the parties, and recover such damages as the first grantee might have recovered on eviction, upon filing, with his complaint or at such later time as the court permits, for the use of his grantor, a release of the covenants of his deed and of all causes of action thereon. The prior grantee cannot, in such case, release the covenants of the first grantor to the prejudice of his grantee.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4. cover?
Section 4. ("Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee") 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 § 4.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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