Maine § 4251. - Attachment of encumbered personal property
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4251. — Attachment of encumbered personal property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4251.. Attachment of encumbered personal property
Personal property not exempt from attachment, which is subject to a security interest or which has been mortgaged, pledged or subject to any lien created by law and of which the debtor has the right of redemption, may be attached, held and sold as if unencumbered, subject to sections 4159 and 4252 to 4256. [PL 1967, c. 213, §5 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4251.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4251. cover?
Section 4251. ("Attachment of encumbered personal property") 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 § 4251.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4251." (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 § 4251. apply to my situation?
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