Maine § 4601. - Duration of attachment
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4601. — Duration of attachment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4601.. Duration of attachment
An attachment of real or personal estate continues during the time within which an appeal may be taken from the judgment and during the pendency of any appeal. When a judgment for the plaintiff has become final by expiration of the time for appeal, by dismissal of an appeal or on certificate of decision from the law court, any such attachment shall continue for 60 days; except attachments of real estate taken on execution; or equities of redemption sold on execution; or an obligee's conditional right to a conveyance of real estate sold on execution; or property attached and replevied; or property attached belonging to a person dying thereafter, or specially provided for in any other case. [PL 1987, c. 184, §21 (AMD).]
In addition to any other provisions of law, attachments of real or personal estates may be enforced and their duration may be extended as provided in sections 3131, 3132 and 4651. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §30 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4601.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4601. cover?
Section 4601. ("Duration of attachment") 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 § 4601.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4601." (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 § 4601. apply to my situation?
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