Maine § 8806. - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8806. — Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8806.. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
1. Original matter. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition must be raised by commencing an action in compliance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
2. In pending action. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim or affirmative defense, filed and served in compliance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8806.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8806. cover?
Section 8806. ("Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment") 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 § 8806.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 8806." (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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