Maine § 6251. - Form of complaint
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6251. — Form of complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6251.. Form of complaint
The mortgagee or person claiming under the mortgagee in an action for possession may declare on the mortgagee's own seizin, in a real action, without naming the mortgage or assignment. If it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to possession and that the condition had been broken when the action was commenced, the court shall, on motion of either party, award the conditional judgment, unless it appears that the tenant is not the mortgagor or a person claiming under the mortgagor, the plaintiff not consenting to such judgment. Unless such judgment is awarded, judgment is entered as at common law. [PL 2007, c. 391, §6 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6251.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6251. cover?
Section 6251. ("Form 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 § 6251.?
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