Maine § 6659. - Action by abutters of discontinued road or way
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6659. — Action by abutters of discontinued road or way, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6659.. Action by abutters of discontinued road or way
Any person or persons claiming an estate of freehold in a discontinued road or way, or in a portion thereof, or an interest in common and undivided therein, may maintain an action as provided in sections 6651 to 6654, or as provided in sections 6655 to 6657 in regard to said discontinued road or way, or portion thereof, without the need or necessity of showing 4 years of possession next prior to the filing of the complaint, provided that the claim of said person or persons to the discontinued road or way, or portion thereof, is based upon fee simple ownership of the land immediately adjoining said discontinued road or way. [PL 1971, c. 577 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6659.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6659. cover?
Section 6659. ("Action by abutters of discontinued road or way") 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 § 6659.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 6659. apply to my situation?
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