Maine § 555. - Copy of writ for defendant on request; neglect
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 555. — Copy of writ for defendant on request; neglect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 555.. Copy of writ for defendant on request; neglect
Every officer, plaintiff or his attorney, having in his possession a writ on which an attachment has been made, shall make and deliver to the debtor or his attorney, if requested and the legal fee tendered, an attested copy thereof, and if he unreasonably refuses or neglects to do so for 24 hours, he forfeits $5 and $5 additional for every subsequent 24 hours that he so refuses or neglects. Such forfeit shall be recovered by the debtor to his own use, in a civil action.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 555.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 555. cover?
Section 555. ("Copy of writ for defendant on request; neglect") 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 § 555.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 555." (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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