Maine § 7481. - Small Claims Act; jurisdiction
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7481. — Small Claims Act; jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7481.. Small Claims Act; jurisdiction
There is established a small claims proceeding for the purpose of providing a simple, speedy and informal court procedure for the resolution of small claims. It shall be an alternative, not an exclusive, proceeding. The District Court shall have jurisdiction of small claims actions. The District Court shall have the power to grant monetary and equitable relief in these actions. Equitable relief is limited to orders to return, reform, refund, repair or rescind. [PL 1981, c. 667, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7481.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7481. cover?
Section 7481. ("Small Claims Act; jurisdiction") 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 § 7481.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7481." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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