Maine § 5005. - Setoff of executions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5005. — Setoff of executions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5005.. Setoff of executions
When an officer has in his hands executions, wherein the creditor in one is debtor in the other in the same capacity and trust, he shall cause one execution to satisfy the other so far as it will extend. If one of such executions is in the hands of the officer, and the creditor in the other tenders his execution to him and requests him to do so, he shall so set off one against the other.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5005.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5005. cover?
Section 5005. ("Setoff of executions") 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 § 5005.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5005." (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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