Maine § 703. - Defenses
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 703. — Defenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703.. Defenses
The owner or occupant of such mill or canal may answer that the plaintiff has no right, title or estate in the lands alleged to be injured; or that the owner or occupant has a right to maintain such dam, and flow the lands, or divert the water for an agreed price, or without any compensation; or any other matter that may show that the plaintiff cannot maintain the action; but the owner or occupant may not answer that the land described is not injured by such dam or canal. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §248 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 703.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 703. cover?
Section 703. ("Defenses") 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 § 703.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 703. apply to my situation?
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