Maine § 5002. - Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5002. — Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5002.. Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer
If a share in a corporation or other property that may be attached without taking and keeping possession thereof is attached or taken on execution, and is subsequently attached or taken on execution by another officer, he shall give notice thereof to the officer who sells under the first attachment or seizure. If, without such notice, he pays the balance of the proceeds of the sale to the debtor, he is not liable therefor to the person claiming under such subsequent attachment or seizure.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5002.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5002. cover?
Section 5002. ("Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer") 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 § 5002.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5002." (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 § 5002. apply to my situation?
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