Maine § 4351. - Sale of attached personal property

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4351. — Sale of attached personal property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4351.. Sale of attached personal property

When personal property is attached, the officer, by consent of the debtor and creditor, may sell it on the writ of attachment before or after filing in court, observing the directions for selling on execution. If it is attached by different officers, it may be so sold by the first attaching officer; or in case of his death, if he was a deputy sheriff, by the sheriff or another deputy by written consent of the debtor and all attaching creditors. The proceeds, after deducting necessary expenses, shall be held by the officer making the sale, subject to the successive attachments as if sold on execution.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4351.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4351. cover?

Section 4351. ("Sale of attached 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 § 4351.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4351." (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 § 4351. apply to my situation?

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