Maine § 8913. - Recognition of judgments under prior law
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8913. — Recognition of judgments under prior law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8913.. Recognition of judgments under prior law
An action taken between August 8, 2022 and January 1, 2023 to recognize a foreign judgment that would have been valid under former chapter 753 is valid. For purposes of this section, "foreign judgment" has the same meaning as in former section 8502, subsection 2. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8913.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8913. cover?
Section 8913. ("Recognition of judgments under prior law") 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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