Maine § 7155. - Libel in Superior Court; notice
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7155. — Libel in Superior Court; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7155.. Libel in Superior Court; notice
The party seizing, within 20 days, shall file a complaint in the clerk's office of the Superior Court in the county where the offense was committed, stating the cause of seizure and praying for an order of forfeiture. The clerk shall thereupon make out a notice to all persons to appear at such court at the time appointed to show cause why such order should not be passed, which notice shall be published in some newspaper printed in the county, if any, if not, in the state paper, at least 14 days before the time of trial. [PL 1967, c. 544, §40 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7155.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7155. cover?
Section 7155. ("Libel in Superior Court; notice") 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 § 7155.?
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