Maine § 7214. - Defendant may prevail by title subsequently acquired
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7214. — Defendant may prevail by title subsequently acquired, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7214.. Defendant may prevail by title subsequently acquired
If it is found that the defendant was not the legal owner of such estate nor had any right as tenant or agent when the process was commenced against him, but afterward acquired a good title, or became tenant or agent, the Attorney General shall cease further to prosecute the action; but when the defendant proves no such title to the estate as owner or interest therein as tenant or agent, judgment shall be rendered that the State be seized thereof, and recover rents and profits as in a civil action between private persons.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7214.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7214. cover?
Section 7214. ("Defendant may prevail by title subsequently acquired") 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 § 7214.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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