Maine § 952. - Stay of proceedings
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 952. — Stay of proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 952.. Stay of proceedings
If any action or proceeding be brought in any court upon any issue or controversy referable to arbitration under a written provision in any collective bargaining contract or under an agreement in writing for submission to arbitration of an existing controversy arising out of such collective bargaining contract, the court in which such action or proceeding is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such action or proceeding is thus referable to arbitration, shall on application of one of the parties stay the trial of the action or proceeding until such arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining contract or the written agreement for submission to arbitration, provided the applicant for the stay is not in default in proceeding with such arbitration.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 952.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 952. cover?
Section 952. ("Stay of proceedings") 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 § 952.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 952." (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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