Maine § 6107. - Description of unknown mortgagees; service of complaint

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6107. — Description of unknown mortgagees; service of complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6107.. Description of unknown mortgagees; service of complaint

When it is alleged under oath in the complaint that the mortgagees or persons claiming under them are unknown or that their names are unknown, they may be described generally as claiming by, through or under some person or persons named in the complaint. Service shall be made as in other actions on all known defendants residing either in the State or outside the State, and notice by publication to defendants whose identity or whereabouts are unknown shall be given as in other actions where publication is required.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6107.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6107. cover?

Section 6107. ("Description of unknown mortgagees; service of complaint") 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 § 6107.?

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