Maine § 5803. - Recovery of provable debts
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5803. — Recovery of provable debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5803.. Recovery of provable debts
All other actions for recovery of a debt provable in bankruptcy or insolvency, when it appears that any defendant therein has filed his petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or has been adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent, on petition of his creditors before or after the commencement of the action, shall be continued until the bankrupt or insolvent proceedings are closed unless the plaintiff strikes such defendant's name from the action, which he may do without costs; but when such defendant does not use diligence in the prosecution of his bankrupt or insolvent proceedings, after 30 days' notice to him in writing from the plaintiff, the court may refuse further delay.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5803.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5803. cover?
Section 5803. ("Recovery of provable debts") 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 § 5803.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5803." (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 § 5803. apply to my situation?
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