Maine § 8114. - Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8114. — Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8114.. Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect
1. Separate action against governmental employee. Any judgment against a governmental entity shall constitute a complete bar to a separate action for damages by the claimant, by reason of the same subject matter, against any public employee whose act or omission gave rise to the claim.
2. Separate action against governmental entity. Any judgment against any public employee whose act or omission gave rise to the claim shall constitute a complete bar to a separate action for injury by the claimant, by reason of the same subject matter, against a governmental entity.
3. Joinder. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as preventing the joinder of any governmental entity or employee of such governmental entity in the same action.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8114.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8114. cover?
Section 8114. ("Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect") 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 § 8114.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 8114." (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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How does Maine § 8114. apply to my situation?
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