Maine § 5184. - Courts have jurisdiction of all disputes
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5184. — Courts have jurisdiction of all disputes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5184.. Courts have jurisdiction of all disputes
The Supreme Judicial Court and the Superior Court, in addition to the jurisdiction specifically conferred by this chapter, have jurisdiction of all other matters in dispute, arising under this chapter relating to trustees, mortgages and the redemption and foreclosure of mortgages; but not to take away any rights or remedies that any party has and may elect to enforce by any civil action. In all proceedings relating to trustees or to mortgages, their foreclosure and redemption, not otherwise specifically provided for, the law relating to trusts and mortgages of real estate may be applied. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5184.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5184. cover?
Section 5184. ("Courts have jurisdiction of all disputes") 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 § 5184.?
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