Maine § 8106. - Jurisdiction of the court
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8106. — Jurisdiction of the court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8106.. Jurisdiction of the court
1. Original jurisdiction. The Superior Court shall have original jurisdiction over all claims permitted under this chapter and not settled in accordance with section 8109.
2. Appeals.
A. Copies of each notice of appeal filed in an action arising under this chapter shall be served on the Attorney General at the same time as such notice is served upon the parties to the action. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
B. The Attorney General shall have the right to appear before the Supreme Judicial Court by brief and oral argument as a friend of the court in any appeal in an action arising under this chapter where the Attorney General is not appearing representing a party to the action. [PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8106.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8106. cover?
Section 8106. ("Jurisdiction of the court") 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.
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