Maine § 4256. - Disposition of proceeds of sale
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4256. — Disposition of proceeds of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4256.. Disposition of proceeds of sale
When the attaching creditor has paid to the claimant or his assigns the amount ordered by the court, the sheriff after making the sale shall pay to the creditor, and the creditor may retain out of the proceeds of the property attached, when sold, the amount so paid with interest, and the balance shall be applied to the payment of his debt. [PL 1967, c. 213, §10 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4256.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4256. cover?
Section 4256. ("Disposition of proceeds of sale") 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 § 4256.?
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