Maine § 4501. - Attachments survive death of plaintiff
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4501. — Attachments survive death of plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4501.. Attachments survive death of plaintiff
When a plaintiff dies before the expiration of 60 days from the rendition of judgment in his favor, or before the expiration of 60 days after the clerk of courts in the county where the action is pending receives a certificate of decision from the law court ordering final judgment for the plaintiff, and no suggestion of death has been made upon the docket of said courts, execution may issue as is now provided and all attachments then in force continue for 90 days thereafter.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4501.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4501. cover?
Section 4501. ("Attachments survive death of plaintiff") 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 § 4501.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4501." (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 § 4501. apply to my situation?
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